General Manager, Modular Data Center Plant

Schneider Electric; Fairfield, Olde West Chester (OH, OH); On-site; USD 208,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability & innovation

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manufacturing Plant General Manager to lead the Ohio Modular Data Center facilities, overseeing production, logistics, engineering, quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced engineer-to-order environment.

You will drive operational excellence, develop talent, collaborate with HR, and ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction while advancing Lean, Six Sigma, and smart manufacturing initiatives using EcoStruxure technologies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee daily operations: production, materials management, engineering, and maintenance.
• Manage plant KPIs: safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, cost.
• Validate and execute Master Production Plan; allocate resources efficiently.
• Drive digital transformation and smart manufacturing using EcoStruxure technologies.
• Develop and mentor plant personnel; promote career growth.
• Collaborate with HR on people management strategies and skills development.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Ensure strong communication with internal and external customers.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and Schneider policies.
• Lead efforts to improve customer satisfaction through technical and operational excellence.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Engineer-to-order / design-build

Lean Six Sigma

Supply chain & logistics understanding

Communication & leadership

Decision making & conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Industrial Management

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manufacturing Plant General Manager to lead the Ohio Modular Data Center facilities, overseeing production, logistics, engineering, quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced engineer-to-order environment.

You will drive operational excellence, develop talent, collaborate with HR, and ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction while advancing Lean, Six Sigma, and smart manufacturing initiatives using EcoStruxure technologies.