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Location: Fairfield, OH

Reports To: North American Cluster Leader, SP MDC

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive innovation in everything we do and empower our employees to make bold decisions.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Plant General Manager will lead the Ohio Modular Data Center facilities (two manufacturing plants and one warehouse) , overseeing all aspects of plant & warehouse operations , including production, logistics , engineering, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, engineer-to-order and design build environment. This includes planning, forecasting, executing, and testing Modular Data Centers.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

- Define and execute plant strategies aligned with Schneider Electric's global goals.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
- Foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Operations Management

- Oversee daily operations , including production, materials management, engineering, and maintenance.
- Manage plant KPIs , including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost.
- Validate and execute the Master Production Plan and ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Drive digital transformation and smart manufacturing initiatives using EcoStruxure technologies.

People & Culture

- Develop and mentor plant personnel, promoting career growth and engagement.
- Collaborate with HR to implement people management strategies and skills development.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

Customer & Compliance

- Ensure strong communication with internal and external customers.
- Maintain compliance with government regulations and Schneider Electric policies.
- Lead efforts to improve customer satisfaction through technical and operational excellence.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Business, Supply Chain, or Industrial Management .
- Strong experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
- Proven track record in managing engineer-to-order or design-build environments.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain , and logistics .
- Certified in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; PMP certification is a plus.
- Experience with SAP/ERP systems
- Excellent communication, leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

What's in It for You

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for career advancement and mobility.
- Be part of a company committed to sustainability and innovation.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 208,000 - USD 312,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date).

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares (eligibility depends on start date), and 401(k) + match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation , initiatives that support youth education, and military leave benefits.

If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form .

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.

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.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter 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.

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About Schneider Electric

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Manufacturing

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