Operations Supervisor at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

Are you passionate about people leadership, business operations, and supply chain management? Schneider Electric is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Supervisor at our Lincoln, NE factory. As the Senior Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in driving performance excellence within QO/HOM Breaker assembly across 3 shifts. Your responsibilities will include maintaining safety, ensuring on-time delivery, achieving world-class quality, and coaching and developing employees.

This position will support our 1st shift operations. This position will carry the official title of Operations Supervisor.

What will you do?

• Plan, supervise, and direct daily production operations for QO/HOM Breaker assembly across 3 shifts.


• Utilize skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to achieve production and quality objectives.


• Exchange timely information with other supervisors to ensure smooth interdepartmental product flow and workforce needs.


• Instruct, train, orient, motivate, and assist employees to achieve production and quality objectives.


• Provide information and assist managers, research and development, and mechanics in diagnosing tooling and equipment malfunctions.


• Initiate efforts to reduce costs, simplify work processes, and improve methods or equipment.


• Encourage employee communication and maintain an open-door policy.


• Collaborate with all areas to implement world-class techniques, reduce fixed costs, connect production, and implement preventative maintenance.


• Plan, direct, and control activities related to manufacturing operations, including safety, production, quality, lean manufacturing, interplant procurement, customer service, finance, and human resources.


• Define department strategy and initiatives aligned with the company's goals.


• Champion Lean Manufacturing Initiatives (Schneider Performance System) to drive continuous improvement throughout the plant.


• Lead department activities for fostering a high-performance work culture and talent management.


• Promote collaboration, diversity, and inclusion within the plant and the organization.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education.


• + 3 years of manufacturing operations leadership experience, overseeing 100-300 hourly employees.


• Experience in applying Lean Manufacturing methodologies across multiple shifts.


• Solid understanding of OSHA guidelines and a strong commitment to safety culture.


• Ability to drive employee engagement through effective leadership, communication, and building respect at all levels of the organization.


• ISO experience is preferred.


• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a results-driven mindset.


• Excellent PC/Tablet and system knowledge, including the ability to analyze data within an MRP system and cloud-based platforms (Tableau/AVEVA).


• Ability to make effective assumptions and use data analysis to drive business results

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

What's in it for me?

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.Are you passionate about people leadership, business operations, and supply chain management? Schneider Electric is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Supervisor at our Lincoln, NE factory. As the Senior Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in driving performance excellence within QO/HOM Breaker assembly across 3 shifts. Your responsibilities will include maintaining safety, ensuring on-time delivery, achieving world-class quality, and coaching and developing employees.

This position will support our 1st shift operations. This position will carry the official title of Operations Supervisor.

What will you do?

• Plan, supervise, and direct daily production operations for QO/HOM Breaker assembly across 3 shifts.


• Utilize skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to achieve production and quality objectives.


• Exchange timely information with other supervisors to ensure smooth interdepartmental product flow and workforce needs.


• Instruct, train, orient, motivate, and assist employees to achieve production and quality objectives.


• Provide information and assist managers, research and development, and mechanics in diagnosing tooling and equipment malfunctions.


• Initiate efforts to reduce costs, simplify work processes, and improve methods or equipment.


• Encourage employee communication and maintain an open-door policy.


• Collaborate with all areas to implement world-class techniques, reduce fixed costs, connect production, and implement preventative maintenance.


• Plan, direct, and control activities related to manufacturing operations, including safety, production, quality, lean manufacturing, interplant procurement, customer service, finance, and human resources.


• Define department strategy and initiatives aligned with the company's goals.


• Champion Lean Manufacturing Initiatives (Schneider Performance System) to drive continuous improvement throughout the plant.


• Lead department activities for fostering a high-performance work culture and talent management.


• Promote collaboration, diversity, and inclusion within the plant and the organization.

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