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Operations Military Leadership Program

Locations: Lincoln, Illinois
Categories: Manufacturing & Operations

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Job Description

The Operations Military Leadership Program (MLP) is a transitional leadership program supporting military veterans as they exit military service. Supporting the Electrical Product Group, the MLP utilizes customized development paths to help each participant successfully gain the knowledge and develop the skills necessary to build a dynamic career in operations management.  The objective of the program is to develop incumbents through practical and hands on experiences in functions like manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and continuous improvement.  Associates in the Military Leadership Program participate in two targeted experiential learning opportunities through prescribed work assignments over a period of 2-3 years, classroom based learning opportunities, active coaching and mentoring through interactions with assigned senior leaders and business partners, and engagement with a variety of other project and peer support initiatives.  Upon completion of the program, employees will be ready to embark in career opportunities in operations leadership.  Both rotations will be geographically located in Lincoln, IL. 
 
Wherever your career aspirations lie, you can cultivate your skills in the Veteran Leadership Program!
 
At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. You will have a multitude of opportunities to make an impact across a global organization. Participants in our Military Leadership Program work to solve real-world challenges while developing the skills required to lead at the next level. The assignments hold true significance to our businesses. In turn, participants gain enriching and diverse experiences and work side by side with experienced leaders to power their careers.
 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements):
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 4 years active duty service as a Commissioned Officer or Non Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Must have honorable discharge from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and be within  90 days of separation from Active Duty (National Guard or Reservists are eligible) or separated within the last 12 months
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business preferred
  • MBA or equivalent Master’s level degree
 
Position Criteria:
  • Proven progressive leadership experiences in challenging, high operational-tempo assignments
  • Proven experience with leading collaborative teams to achieve short or long term goals
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical & problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated learning agility
  • Ability to adapt to frequent changes in priority and direction to achieve positive business out

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: EPG RWDD Residential Wiring Devices Div

Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto Rico
Travel: No

Requisition ID: 062790