Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Eaton – Irvine, CA

Eaton’s Fluid & Motion Control (FMC) division within the Aerospace group is seeking a Plant Manager to join our team in Irvine, CA. Relocation assistance is available for candidates within the United States. The position offers an annual salary range of $ to $, plus a variable incentive program. This is a non‑union site with approximately 150 employees across two shifts that produces airframe valves, gauges, pumps, and aerial and ground refueling components.

• Organize, lead, and manage all functional elements of the plant.
• Drive improvement in both financial performance and High Five operational metrics—safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity—using the Eaton Business System (EBS).
• Utilize EBS tools such as MESH, EQMS, ELSS, and others to align plant goals with corporate and divisional strategies.
• Support workforce growth and development to foster a high‑performance culture with a strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity.
• Set overall plant policies and procedures consistent with the Eaton Business System, values, and philosophy.
• Coordinate and direct all functional areas—manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, operations excellence, HR, and finance—through managers.
• Manage operating performance through the Balanced Scorecard process and structured problem‑solving.
• Mentor the leadership team in performance management and the Eaton Leadership model.
• Promote continuous improvement, build customer relationships, and ensure compliance with the ethics policy.
• Develop controls and critically review operational results against planned objectives.
• Make day‑to‑day decisions that directly impact quality, efficiency, and profitability of the plant.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing management positions.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Minimum of 4 years leading a plant or factory.
• Access to export‑controlled information, requiring the applicant to be a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

• Master’s degree or MBA from an accredited institution.
• Experience with in a top‑tier multinational manufacturing company.
• Experience in various operational and supply‑chain areas within a related industry.

• Administrative knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure analysis, and wage and salary administration.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and drive results without authority.
• Broad knowledge of product and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation skills for teams and groups at all organizational levels.
• Perseverance, leadership, and project management skills to drive results.
• Ability to plan, organize, build effective teams, and motivate others.
• Innovative mindset and facilitation of team sessions.

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Eaton provides a range of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and paid/unpaid time‑off programs. Benefit details vary by location and eligibility; for more information, review the Eaton Benefits Overview.