Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges. Eaton was founded in 1911 and has more than 92000 employees around the globe. In 2025, we generated almost $28 billion in sales and we served customers in more than 160 countries.
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This position is based at our manufacturing plant in Schrems, Austria
This role represents the Head of Production, responsible for leading and developing the production department while ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The position oversees manufacturing operations, capacity planning, technology integration, and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Lead and develop the production team, building skills, engagement, ethical awareness, and a strong zero‑accident safety cultur
- Own overall production performance, including quality, cost, delivery, and capacity planning in line with demand
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence using the Eaton Business System and Continuous Improvement System
- Introduce, integrate, and optimise production technologies, automation, and digital tools to improve efficiency, quality, and traceability
- Ensure full compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and management system requirements (ISO standards, Safety First)
- Take responsibility for manufacturing quality, including operator self‑inspection and adherence to work standards
- Oversee technical production fundamentals such as bills of materials, work plans, and manufacturing documentation
Provide technical and operational support to projects, field sales, and service activities
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- Technical education (apprenticeship, secondary technical school or equivalent) with relevant industry experience
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a production or manufacturing‑related environment
- Strong understanding of LVSA architecture, components, system design, and manufacturing constraints
- Solid knowledge of IEC 61439 standards and project execution processes
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as EPLAN Electric P8 is an advantage
- Proven leadership capability with experience in team development and people management
- Structured, process‑oriented mindset with the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, communication, and ownership mentality
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- A performance-oriented and attractive remuneration, depending on education, qualifications, and professional experience, of approximately EUR 70,000 gross per year, paid in 14 monthly instalments (overpayment above this amount is possible depending on qualifications and experience).
- Flexible working solutions
- Excellent working environment – safety and ethics are important for us
- Culture & Values – we are more than the products we invent and produce – the way we do business is just as important. At Eaton, our values and culture define who we are – both individually and as an organization – and direct our activities every day
Learning & Development - we invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities, made available through Eaton University
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At EATON 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, colour, 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.
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