Manufacturing Manager at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Schneider Electric's Columbia, SC plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Manufacturing Manager. You will be primarily accountable for overseeing the implementation of safety programs, manufacturing schedules, personnel, quality control, and production standards.

What will you do?

• Plan, manage, lead, and engage in daily production operations to achieve the key performance indicators (safety, on time delivery, quality, and productivity)


• Promote and implement ergonomic principles, environmental responsibility and overall employee health and wellness


• Provide world-class service to internal and external customers


• Reports to Plant Manager and directly leads a team of front-line supervisors with an indirect scope of hourly workforce


• Lead efforts to attain internal certification goals, ISO requirements, and total customer satisfaction


• Coach, mentor and develop all direct reports


• Ensure compliance with all quality systems to achieve the required quality levels


• Manage performance of assigned resources (material, methods, labor, machines)


• Participate in the development of the Master Production Schedule


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


• Be responsible for people management including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being.


• Define training goals according to competencies and targets


• Lead change management in accordance with business and plant objectives


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


• Lead and coordinate the implementation of programs which support manufacturing strategies & goals

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field


• 5+ years of experience in management and leadership in a manufacturing environment


• Previous experience with P&L responsibility


• Solid understanding of OSHA guidelines and leading a strong safety culture


• Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, certification a plus


• Excellent PC/Tablet and system knowledge, including the ability to analyze data within an MRP system, cloud-based platforms (Tableau/AVEVA) and make effective assumptions to drive business results


• Ability to drive Employee Engagement through leadership, communication, and building respect at all levels of the organization


• Strong skills: organizational, analytical, results driven, communication at all levels, and ability to drive continuous improvement


• Flexible and available to work on off shifts


• ISO experience is a plus

Who will you report to?
Plant Manager

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.

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

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Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.Schneider Electric's Columbia, SC plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Manufacturing Manager. You will be primarily accountable for overseeing the implementation of safety programs, manufacturing schedules, personnel, quality control, and production standards.

What will you do?

• Plan, manage, lead, and engage in daily production operations to achieve the key performance indicators (safety, on time delivery, quality, and productivity)


• Promote and implement ergonomic principles, environmental responsibility and overall employee health and wellness


• Provide world-class service to internal and external customers


• Reports to Plant Manager and directly leads a team of front-line supervisors with an indirect scope of hourly workforce


• Lead efforts to attain internal certification goals, ISO requirements, and total customer satisfaction


• Coach, mentor and develop all direct reports


• Ensure compliance with all quality systems to achieve the required quality levels


• Manage performance of assigned resources (material, methods, labor, machines)


• Participate in the development of the Master Production Schedule


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


• Be responsible for people management including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being.


• Define training goals according to competencies and targets


• Lead change management in accordance with business and plant objectives


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


• Lead and coordinate the implementation of programs which support manufacturing strategies & goals

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field


• 5+ years of experience in management and leadership in a manufacturing environment


• Previous experience with P&L responsibility


• Solid understanding of OSHA guidelines and leading a strong safety culture


• Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, certification a plus


• Excellent PC/Tablet and system knowledge, including the ability to analyze data within an MRP system, cloud-based platforms (Tableau/AVEVA) and make effective assumptions to drive business results


• Ability to drive Employee Engagement through leadership, communication, and building respect at all levels of the organization


• Strong skills: organizational, analytical, results driven, communication at all levels, and ability to drive continuous improvement


• Flexible and available to work on off shifts


• ISO experience is a plus

Who will you report to?
Plant Manager

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