About Rod Bayliss
He is a seasoned global finance and operations executive based in the Greater Augusta Area (Augusta, Georgia), with more than 23 years of progressive leadership experience at Eaton Corporation. He currently serves as Global Program Manager – Finance (also referenced in profiles as Global Program Manager – Supply Chain Analytics), where he drives strategic planning, change management, and supply chain optimization initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in profitability, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Throughout his career at Eaton, Rod has built deep expertise in navigating complex, multi-industry environments—including automotive, telecommunications, and specialty materials—while leading initiatives across both union and non-union settings in corporate and plant operations. He began in roles such as Senior Program Manager in Strategy & Operations Excellence, where he focused on continuous improvement, process standardization, and cross-functional collaboration. His approach emphasizes creating replicable, systemic processes tailored to supplier and business needs, fostering strong partnerships, and adapting strategies to economic cycles to protect and grow top-line results.
Rod is recognized for his ability to leverage data-driven insights and change management principles to align operations with broader organizational goals. Colleagues and profiles highlight his skill in building high-performing teams, engaging stakeholders at every level, and delivering sustainable profitability gains even during challenging market conditions. His LinkedIn presence (under the professional headline associated with Healthcare and Wellness Finance Management in some views) reflects a versatile finance leader whose work supports Eaton’s global operations while drawing on specialized experience in strategic finance and wellness-related program management.
On a personal level, Rod is a devoted family man. He is married to Dr. Jocelyn Kelly Bayliss, MD, a double board-certified psychiatrist and founder/medical director of Ivy Collaborative Healthcare, Augusta’s trusted mental health and wellness clinic offering psychiatry, TMS therapy, and integrative care. Together they are proud parents of Roderick “Rod” Bayliss III, an accomplished engineer and 2022 Hertz Fellow. The younger Rod earned his B.S. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from MIT and is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and power electronics researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on multilevel and hybrid systems to advance energy efficiency. Rod maintains an active presence on Facebook (facebook.com/rod.bayliss), where he shares updates from Augusta, supports local professionals and businesses, and engages with his community. His professional network on LinkedIn exceeds 500 connections, with a strong following that reflects his respected standing in finance, supply chain, and operations circles.
With a career defined by long-term commitment, strategic vision, and a people-first leadership style, Rod Bayliss exemplifies the modern executive who combines deep technical and operational expertise with a genuine focus on building resilient organizations and strong family and community ties in the Augusta region.
