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In this role, you will lead a strategic manufacturing program, ensuring readiness across operations, production, technology, quality, and talent while delivering on business case cost and benefit commitments. This is a leadership position for a dynamic professional with entrepreneurial drive who can successfully lead complex manufacturing initiatives and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. The scope may include facility launches, capacity expansions, operational transformations, product transfers, and other strategic manufacturing projects, including potential greenfield initiatives.
Program Leadership
- Manage the Program Lifecycle from planning through launch while achieving business case financials of the STP Program.
- Lead and guide cross-functional teams to drive accountability and performance established for technical and manufacturing readiness levels at start of production.
- Develop and execute comprehensive project management plans that deliver on scope, schedule, and financial commitments.
- Guide teams from project initiation through planning, executing, monitoring, and closure.
Plant & Operations Leadership
- Lead manufacturing readiness activities and coordinate operational workstreams to support program objectives.
- Oversee the deployment and ramp-up of (automated) production lines.
- Ensure planned operations meet production, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Industry 4.0 & Technology Leadership
- Drive the implementation of Industry 4.0 standards, systems, and technologies to optimize efficiency and digital transformation.
- Develop smart manufacturing processes leveraging automation, AI/ML, IoT, and data analytics.
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing.
Team & Organization Leadership
- Partner with functional leaders to define organizational and capability requirements.
- Support workforce and leadership planning activities aligned with program objectives.
- Define roles, performance expectations, and support a high-performance culture.
EHS & Quality
- Ensure the highest standards of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) in line with global and local regulations.
- Drive a culture of “Choose Zero” and continuous improvement in EHS performance.
- Ensure adherence to quality systems, certifications, and customer requirements.
Business & Stakeholder Management
- Define and manage budgets and operational costs.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership, corporate functions, and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations or combination of Program Management with Operations or Engineering etc.
- Experience in managing and leading complex, EMEA projects through complete cycle as a Program Manager. Experience with design of green field operations strongly preferred
- Proven experience in Manufacturing Program Management
- Strong technical expertise in Industry 4.0, automation, MES, smart factory solutions
- Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and project management skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities
- Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies processes and tools
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution focus
- Visionary leadership and ability to design operations sustainably
- Data-driven decision making and digital fluency
- Collaboration, resilience, and results orientation
- Contract in fast growing global company
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
- Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us
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Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package based on applicable skills, knowledge and experience, and aligned with internal and external market practices.
Slovakia - Gross annual salary range EUR 73100 – EUR 107250
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, program management, engineering, or a combination of these areas
- Experience managing and leading complex EMEA projects through the complete program lifecycle
- Experience in manufacturing program management
- Technical expertise in Industry 4.0, automation, MES, and smart factory solutions
- Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and project management skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities
- Proficiency in program and project management methodologies, processes, and tools
- Experience designing greenfield operations
Eaton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and company‑paid disability, with HSAs/HRAs and wellness programs enhancing access and support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching alongside additional retirement contributions, with some sites also featuring pension and profit‑sharing components.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents, childbirth leave via short‑term disability for birth mothers, adoption benefits, and subsidized backup care signal strong family‑focused support.
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What We Do
Planes. Hospitals. Factories. Data centers. Vehicles. The electrical grid. These are things people depend on every day. And the companies behind them depend on Eaton to solve some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet. Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 92,000 employees.
Why Work With Us
At Eaton, we make what matters work—creating exciting new power management technologies that keep the world moving every day. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals can reach their full potential—and where they help us reach ours.
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