Plant General Manager

Plant ManagerSchneider Electric is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Mt Juliet 2, Tennessee facility. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineered-to-order products. The Plant Manager will play a critical role in supporting business growth and partnering with a variety of stakeholders while developing a high-performing, engaged workforce.Key Responsibilities:Lead all aspects of plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.Partner with business leadership to support profitable growth through effective operations planning and execution.Oversee sales and operations planning activities for engineered-to-order products, including capacity planning and production scheduling.Ensure effective communication and collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, sales, and customers.Plan, direct, and manage plant activities across manufacturing, quality, lean manufacturing, manufacturing and order engineering, procurement, finance, and human resources.Establish and execute site-level strategies and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives.Drive performance against key operational metrics through structured action plans and disciplined execution.Manage the plant operating budget, including capital investments and ongoing operational expenses.Develop, coach, and engage plant leadership and employees to build a strong performance-driven culture.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, industrial management, or a related field is required. Minimum of eight years of manufacturing leadership experience with direct responsibility for people and operations. Strong business acumen, including experience with budgeting, strategic planning, and resource management. Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, standard industrial equipment, and technical operations. Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety standards, quality systems, productivity improvement, inventory management, and lean manufacturing principles. Ability to lead changes, influences across functions, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.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.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!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.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.