Material Productivity Manager

Schneider Electric; Batam; Hybrid; IDR 715,052,000 - 1,072,578,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Family Leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Material Productivity Manager to lead initiatives on quality and cost management across business units. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include managing productivity projects, consolidating performance data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position comes with a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in a cross-functional and multinational environment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to identify productivity opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead QVE and COS initiatives at the BU level.
• Consolidate performance data and track productivity targets.
• Manage the Master Project List for respective BU.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cost optimization

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Productivity dashboards

Data analysis software

Job description

In Schneider Electric, everything we do is geared towards advancing progress and sustainability for all—our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies we serve.

Whether it's through our products, software, and services that propel the digital transformation of energy management and automation, or through our corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make a meaningful impact by empowering people and organizations to become more resilient, electric, and digital.

Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

The Role: Material Productivity Manager

What will you do?

• Lead QVE (Quality Value Engineering) and COS (Change of Supplier) initiatives at the BU level
• Consolidate performance data and track progress against productivity targets
• Facilitate product workshops and competitor teardowns to spark innovation
• Manage the Master Project List for respective BU
• Drive cost-down projections with actionable plans and governance
• Monitor plant-level productivity actions and ensure alignment with BU goals
• Collaborate with BU and R&D teams to build strong governance frameworks
• Benchmark across plants and animate improvement plans with clear timelines

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Productivity, or Cost Management roles.
• Experience working in a cross-functional, multinational environment is preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and identify productivity opportunities.
• Proficiency in data analysis, KPI tracking, and financial impact assessment.
• Experience with productivity dashboards, cost modeling, and savings validation
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within timeline commitments.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and governance capabilities.
• Experience leading productivity, cost optimization, or continuous improvement programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels.
• Strong facilitation skills for workshops, reviews, and cross-functional meetings.
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

What’s in it for me?

• Global Family Leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
• Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership
• Hybrid work arrangement (New Ways of Working)
• …and more!

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

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

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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