Plant Manager

Schneider Electric is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our Columbia, MO. In this role, you'll collaborate with senior leadership to create strategic plans that enhance our Safety-First culture and ensure world-class quality. Our facility employs EcoStruxure smart manufacturing technologies, using cloud-connected sensors and predictive analytics to minimize machine downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and boost productivity.

What will you do?

• Champion the digital transformation initiatives and sustainability goals defined by the Schneider Electric Global Supply Chain organization.
• Oversee and lead all functions of the manufacturing facility. Including Production, Logistics, Methods & Maintenance, Customer Satisfaction & Quality, SERE, Finance, Human Resources, Technical Antennas.
• Define and fulfill the plant objectives and priorities.
• Define and execute continuous improvement priorities for the facility ensuring your team uses the appropriate tools (SPS, 6 Sigma, ...) in all areas of the plant.
• Drive organizational change management initiatives.
• Review monthly action plans with department managers.
• Manage the plant operations to achieve the KPI targets through action plans and regular reviews. Manage the efficiency of the whole animation system.
• Validate Master Production Plan.
• Ensure the Schneider Electric- Safety First approach is taken, with regard to, Environment, Health & Safety of employees, on site personnel according to applicable laws, regulations & Schneider Electric policies and procedures.
• Implement a local EHS policy & program align with Schneider Electric strategy.
• Build strong local industrial competencies and ensure targeted level of turnover.
• Be responsible for the plant's people management strategy and skills & competencies development for DVC & NDVC in coordination with HRBP.
• Deploy and challenge SPS (Schneider Production System) & 6 sigma in all areas of the plant.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration between departments in order to anticipate or solve operational manufacturing issues.

Who will you report to? VP MTS/MTO.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• You have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field is required, Master's degree is a plus.
• Have 8+ years of leadership experience in a transnational industrial company/ manufacturing environment.
• Are People-Centric Leader with the proven ability to develop a team and positive company culture.
• Are certified in Lean Manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, plating, welding, painting, etc.
• Deep understanding of Supply Chain & Logistics, including vertical integration of the value chain.
• Previous experience with SAP/ERP Systems.
• Union facility experience is a plus.

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.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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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.

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 'inclusion' is 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Columbia, MO

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/117097?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-14T19:08:01