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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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.

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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