Manufacturing Operations Manager

We're hiring a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production teams and drive operational excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex problems, and want to make a tangible impact on quality and efficiency, this role is for you.

What will you do?

• Oversee manufacturing operations and ensure consistent execution of standards across all shifts

• Coordinate production planning, set priorities, and allocate resources to meet throughput and quality goals

• Monitor KPIs, address deviations in safety and quality, and escalate blockers to keep operations on track

• Collaborate with maintenance, supply chain, and quality teams to stabilize performance and implement improvements

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Change Management — advanced level; leading teams through process transitions and operational improvements

• Customer Orientation — advanced level; aligning production priorities with customer needs and delivery commitments

• Drives for Results — advanced level; setting clear goals and holding teams accountable to performance targets

• Influencing Skills — advanced level; building alignment across functions to resolve issues and drive action

• Continuous Improvement — intermediate level; implementing lean practices to optimize workflows and reduce waste

• Lean Methodology — intermediate level; applying tools like 5S and value stream mapping to enhance efficiency

• Manufacturing Operational Performance — intermediate level; monitoring KPIs and driving corrective actions

• Operational Resource Management — intermediate level; allocating labor and equipment to maximize productivity

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Proven leadership ability to motivate teams and manage operations in dynamic manufacturing environments

• Strong analytical skills that translate performance data into meaningful actions and results

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across functions and influence without authority

• Comfort making independent decisions on complex issues with significant operational impact

What's in it for me?

• Lead a dedicated team and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency

• High visibility role where your leadership shapes plant performance and business outcomes

• Opportunities for professional growth through training, mentorship, and leadership development

• Collaborative culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

Ready to lead with impact? Apply today and join our team!

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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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