Lead Production & Quality as First-Shift Ops Manager

Schneider Electric; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Company share ownership

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Lancaster, NY is seeking a Production Manager - First Shift to lead production execution, quality, and safety. You will coordinate resources, drive performance improvements, and partner across teams to deliver consistent results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication to align shifts, maintenance, supply chain, and quality functions while upholding safety and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability to guide teams through daily operations and non-routine challenges.
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and escalates with clarity and urgency.
• Strong communicator who builds trust and alignment across shifts and departments.
• Comfortable making independent tactical decisions within established policies and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations and ensure consistent execution of standards across all shifts.
• Coordinate production planning, prioritize workflows, and allocate people and equipment to meet targets.
• Monitor KPIs, address quality and safety deviations, and resolve blockers through structured escalation.
• Collaborate with maintenance, supply chain, and quality teams to stabilize performance and implement improvement initiatives.

Skills

Change Management

Customer Orientation

Drives for Results

Influencing Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodology

Manufacturing Operational Performance

Operational Health and Safety

Job description

Schneider Electric in Lancaster, NY is seeking a Production Manager - First Shift to lead production execution, quality, and safety. You will coordinate resources, drive performance improvements, and partner across teams to deliver consistent results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication to align shifts, maintenance, supply chain, and quality functions while upholding safety and lean practices.