Manufacturing Engineering Leader - Lean & TPM Excellence

Schneider Electric; Manisa; On-site; TRY 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Turkey is seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Methods Engineering department, driving SPS deployment, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and cost performance while guiding cross‑functional teams in design, ergonomics, and automation.

You will manage budgets, train staff, and collaborate with Engineering, Digital, and OT/IT teams to translate maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering/ industrial engineering or related field
• 8+ years of working experience in manufacturing management
• 5+ years in leadership roles, managing engineering, methods, or manufacturing teams (people management experience required)
• Hands-on experience with plant digitalization and implementation of manufacturing technologies and systems (ERP/SAP preferred)
• Strong expertise in manufacturing engineering, process design, capacity planning, and performance optimization and solid experience driving productivity, efficiency, and process standardization initiatives at plant level
• Demonstrated capability in leading change management and transformation projects in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data‑driven decision making and process optimization
• Experienced in Lean Manufacturing and industrial efficiency and driving Kaizen, Lean, JDI, and Six Sigma projects through Lean tools
• Experienced in New Line Design and Automation with Digitization, Robotics, AI, controls, PLCs and able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong leadership skills and the desire to grow teamwork and engagement
• Key competencies: resilience, adaptability, structured thinking, effective communication, and agile decision‑making

Responsibilities

• Manage people and activities within the Industrial Manufacturing Engineering department, ensuring alignment with site objectives.
• Lead the design and implementation of new processes to meet economic and technical demands. Apply expertise in SPS, process design, ergonomics, capacity planning, simulation tools, investment analysis, and cost performance.
• Drive technical training systems aimed at improving safety, quality, and efficiency across DVC operations.
• Ensure all process designs and improvements adhere to safety standards and regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety through engineering controls and ergonomic solutions.
• Standardize work methods and procedures to ensure consistency and quality in production.
• Implement best practices and innovative approaches to enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Support quality assurance through process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Provide hierarchical leadership with full people management and budgetary accountability.
• Train and develop employees on new methods and procedures, offering guidance and support during process changes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to streamline operations.
• Analyze and improve existing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage maintenance budgets and allocate resources strategically to optimize operations.
• Maintain documentation and support audits related to process design and performance management.
• Ensure the maintainability of the production tool by implementing the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) process and associated skills.
• Hands on experience of maintenance of compressors, power distribution system, DG sets etc.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance activities and TPM practice
• Lead and supervise a team of field service professionals, setting clear operational objectives and ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Oversee plant/site security operations, including gate control, visitor management, surveillance systems, emergency response, and security audits.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers.
• Bring together cross‑functional teams to improve equipment reliability, availability, and performance.
• Bring together cross functional teams to improve equipment reliability, availability, and performance.
• Work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Digital, and OT/IT teams to translate maintenance and reliability challenges into scalable, operational solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Structured thinking

Agile decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ industrial engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/SAP

PLCs

Automation

Simulation tools

TPM

Job description

Schneider Electric in Turkey is seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Methods Engineering department, driving SPS deployment, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and cost performance while guiding cross‑functional teams in design, ergonomics, and automation.

You will manage budgets, train staff, and collaborate with Engineering, Digital, and OT/IT teams to translate maintenance