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This role is based in Manhattan, KS. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates within the United States.\nThe expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.\nPlease 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.\nWhat you’ll do:\nJob Summary:\nWe are an AS9100-certified electronics manufacturer specializing in PCB population, box build, and environmental testing for aerospace and defense clients, with an FAA repair station and in-house design engineering. We seek a hands-on Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing, Inventory and repair operations, delivering high-quality, traceable products that meet stringent standards. The ideal candidate brings expertise in lean manufacturing, OSHA regulations, ERP/MRP tools, and electrical theory, with a proven track record in small to mid-sized manufacturing settings.\nJob Responsibilities:\nManage daily supply, manufacturing, and FAA repair station operations, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO9000, FAA, and OSHA standards.\nApply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and optimize workflows.\nImplement and maintain policies for quality, safety, and performance.\nCoordinate production planning, inventory, and resources using ERP and MRP systems.\nMonitor and analyze data to identify trends, resolve issues, and improve KPIs for production, quality, and delivery, aligning with aerospace standards.\nProvide performance reports and operational data to the Plant Manager, supporting budget and forecast goals.\nCollaborate with engineering to align manufacturing with design goals.\nWork with customer accounts to meet expectations and enhance satisfaction.\nBuild and lead a strong operations team, promoting accountability and professional growth.\nAlign manufacturing with design goals through collaboration with engineering and leadership. \nCollaborate with finance to plan equipment investments, craft budgets, and project costs.\nQualifications:\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of operations or engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment OR Associates degree and minimum of 5 years of operations or engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment OR Equivalent Military Experience in lieu of Degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience supporting manufacturing production goals and operations planning\nMinimum of 2 years of leadership experience with direct reports\nEaton 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.\n“This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.”\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).\n5+ years managing operations in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing.\nFamiliarity with FAA repair station processes.\nGovernment contract experience.\nBackground in PCB population, box build, and environmental testing operations.\nPosition Criteria\nProven success managing teams of 15 or more in a hands-on role.\nStrong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9000 quality systems, with focus on traceability.\nProficiency in lean manufacturing and process improvement.\nSolid understanding of OSHA safety regulations and manufacturing practices.\nExperience with ERP and MRP systems for production and materials management.\nAbility to analyze data and report performance against operational goals.\nWorking knowledge of electrical theory for PCB work, box builds, and environmental testing.\nEffective communicator, capable of collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams.\nThrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with a proactive approach.\nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.\nWe 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.\nEaton 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.\nYou 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.\nTo 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.\nWe 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 for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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