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Aftermarket Operations Manager
The Fuel and Motion Control Systems Division (FMC) of Eaton's Aerospace Group has an opening for an Aftermarket Operations Manager. The position is based in Jackson, MS. Relocation assistance is offered to Jackson for candidates based within the US.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Jackson facility has approximately 550 employees working across seven days and is a leader in the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.
**What you'll do:**
This role reports directly to the Director, Aftermarket Operations FMC and is responsible for all aspects of the aftermarket repair station including resource management, training, FAA compliance, work scheduling, and process standardization. The role will drive the implementation of continuous improvement projects to improve key operational metrics and develop a high performance culture.
- Obtain results by collaborating with other functions, including Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service.
- Improve efficiency of repair station production processes, such as confirmation testing, tear down, assembly, and final testing.
- Responsible for the quality and productivity of the Repair Station.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the Continuous Improvement culture.
- Strategically work with and interact with Upper and Divisional Aftermarket Business Managers.
- Increase employee engagement and focus on accountability to create a high-performing culture.
- Improve the velocity of material moving through the Repair Station.
- Conduct product audits to verify compliance with Component Maintenance Manuals and other work instructions, which are essential for maintaining FAA and Customer approval.
- Maintain conformity with ITAR requirements.
- Lead, manage, and develop both salaried and hourly staff.
- Maintain a working knowledge of product-support related data, including repair manuals, parts lists, service bulletins, and price catalogs, to provide customer support and identify business opportunities.
- Be responsible for key measures: Safety, Quality, Sales, On-Time Delivery, Productivity, First Pass Yield, and 5-S, including additional sub metrics related to these areas.
- Maintain a cross-training program.
- Conduct audits according to the scheduled frequency (weekly/monthly as assigned).
- Participate in interviews for both hourly and salaried positions.
**Qualifications:**
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Operations/Manufacturing supervision or management
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Repair/Aftermarket business leadership experience preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment requiring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations for a Repair Station
- Aerospace industry experience
- Advanced degree preferred
- Prior experience leading an hourly workforce in a union environment is preferred
**Skills**
- Change management skills; successfully implementing change
- Strong ethics and values; ability to influence others' decision making
- Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results-driven
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead change in a team environment
- Ability to build effective teams; creative thinker
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and make effective decisions
- Ability to think strategically and influence others' decision making
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn hydraulics products and processes
- Ability to quickly analyze, identify, and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact each year
- Customer- and detail- oriented
- Detail oriented
- Collaborative style and ability to work cross-functionally
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Jackson facility has approximately 550 employees working across seven days and is a leader in the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.
**What you'll do:**
This role reports directly to the Director, Aftermarket Operations FMC and is responsible for all aspects of the aftermarket repair station including resource management, training, FAA compliance, work scheduling, and process standardization. The role will drive the implementation of continuous improvement projects to improve key operational metrics and develop a high performance culture.
- Obtain results by collaborating with other functions, including Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service.
- Improve efficiency of repair station production processes, such as confirmation testing, tear down, assembly, and final testing.
- Responsible for the quality and productivity of the Repair Station.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the Continuous Improvement culture.
- Strategically work with and interact with Upper and Divisional Aftermarket Business Managers.
- Increase employee engagement and focus on accountability to create a high-performing culture.
- Improve the velocity of material moving through the Repair Station.
- Conduct product audits to verify compliance with Component Maintenance Manuals and other work instructions, which are essential for maintaining FAA and Customer approval.
- Maintain conformity with ITAR requirements.
- Lead, manage, and develop both salaried and hourly staff.
- Maintain a working knowledge of product-support related data, including repair manuals, parts lists, service bulletins, and price catalogs, to provide customer support and identify business opportunities.
- Be responsible for key measures: Safety, Quality, Sales, On-Time Delivery, Productivity, First Pass Yield, and 5-S, including additional sub metrics related to these areas.
- Maintain a cross-training program.
- Conduct audits according to the scheduled frequency (weekly/monthly as assigned).
- Participate in interviews for both hourly and salaried positions.
**Qualifications:**
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Operations/Manufacturing supervision or management
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Repair/Aftermarket business leadership experience preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment requiring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations for a Repair Station
- Aerospace industry experience
- Advanced degree preferred
- Prior experience leading an hourly workforce in a union environment is preferred
**Skills**
- Change management skills; successfully implementing change
- Strong ethics and values; ability to influence others' decision making
- Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results-driven
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead change in a team environment
- Ability to build effective teams; creative thinker
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and make effective decisions
- Ability to think strategically and influence others' decision making
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn hydraulics products and processes
- Ability to quickly analyze, identify, and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact each year
- Customer- and detail- oriented
- Detail oriented
- Collaborative style and ability to work cross-functionally
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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