Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Lean Associate.At Eaton’s Perth, Ontario distribution center and manufacturing site, we are a dynamic team of 100+ who work tirelessly to deliver top-notch products and services while prioritizing safety, collaboration and digitization. Located in the picturesque town of Perth, an hour drive from Ottawa and well connected by highways, we take pride in our atmosphere of diversity and inclusion. The hourly rate for this position is $24.04 - $28.85 per hour. 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. **What you’ll do:** **Primary Function** Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, this position will assist in the improvement of manufacturing/business processes, manufacturing data integrity and the development of manufacturing standards deploying and using the eight Eaton Lean tools. **Essential Functions/Position Requirements** • Work with the Kaizen team to facilitate/lead weekly Kaizen events and complete Kaizen event action items. • Assist with optimizing shop floor layouts to achieve maximum efficiency and minimal inventory. • Ability and drive to resolve issues, engage management, front office, and shop floor to implement change. • Work closely with manufacturing engineering for implementation of process improvements. • Ability to identify and eliminate waste in the process using the eight Eaton Lean tools. • Responsible for working with and supporting all departments with their cost savings goals. • Challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas (Industry 4.0). • Actively participate in structured problem-solving exercises, as required. • Act as a positive role model and change advocate who inspires others to suggest and implement improvements to their work processes. • Training and onboarding of new hires on 5S and Lean tools. • Spend time on the shop floor with the Kaizen team completing hands-on 5S Kaizen actions, such as labelling, organizing, painting lines, cleaning etc. **Qualifications:** **Basic Qualifications:** • College diploma or equivalent experience utilizing Lean tools in a manufacturing environment. • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with no company sponsorship. **Preferred Qualifications:** • Post-secondary education courses in Lean Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering/Technology • Experience working in an assembly and/or fabrication environment. • Experience with internal audits (5S, ISO) & operational assessments. • Experience using AutoCAD/Inventor skills. **Skills:** **Position Criteria:** • Strong Mechanical/Electrical product knowledge. • Knowledge of digital/data analysis tools, such as Power BI/macros. • Good Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Willingness and ability to present and facilitate in front of an audience. • Must be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills and thrive working in teams. This posting is for an existing vacancy. At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs to you that match the skills and experience required for the open role. Our Talent Acquisition teams also uses AI to identify applicants whose skills are a match for the job. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. 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 Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. 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.