Fabrication Plant General Manager

Schneider Electric; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our fabrication operations toward world-class performance at the EL PASO 6 Facility. This role drives operational excellence, safety, and high-quality engineered-to-order products while developing a high-performing workforce.

You will oversee lean manufacturing, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and sales to deliver profitable growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or related field.
• 8+ years manufacturing leadership with people management.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and root-cause analysis knowledge.
• Experience in metal fabrication and molding.
• Budging, strategic planning, and resource management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with leadership to drive profitable growth via operations planning and execution.
• Oversee S&OP activities including capacity planning and production scheduling.
• Ensure effective communication across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, sales, and customers.
• Direct plant activities across manufacturing, quality, lean, order engineering, procurement, finance, and HR.
• Establish site-level strategies and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Drive performance against key metrics through structured action plans and disciplined execution.
• Manage the plant operating budget, including capital investments and ongoing expenses.
• Develop and engage plant leadership and workforce to build a performance-driven culture.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Capacity planning

Cross-functional communication

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Industrial equipment basics

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our fabrication operations toward world‑class performance. This role oversees the continuous improvement of multiple processes; including stamping, plating, tool & die, and other sheet metal and copper fabrication. Strong leadership, effective capacity planning, and the development of our Supervisory team are essential for success in this position.

The ideal candidate will be a highly effective leader who can influence, communicate, and collaborate across all levels of the organization. The ability to operate proactively, adapt to a dynamic environment, and model strong leadership qualities is essential. at our EL PASO 6 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 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.

What qualifications will help you succeed in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Management, or a related field is required.
• Prior experience in metal fabrication and molding, with strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis.
• 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.

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 168,800 - USD 253,200 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.

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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.

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