Plant Quality Manager

Schneider Electric; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy management is seeking a Plant Quality Manager to ensure quality excellence at their manufacturing site. You will oversee quality leadership and governance, drive compliance with ISO 9001 standards, and lead the Customer Satisfaction & Quality team. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in Quality or Operations leadership and strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This position offers opportunities for mentoring and collaboration across various functions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Quality or Operations leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, and quality tools.
• Green or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CS&Q team to align with quality standards.
• Define and deploy plant quality objectives and KPIs.
• Drive root cause analysis and manage quality issues.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001 knowledge

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean methodologies

FMEA

8D problem solving

SPC

Job description

At Schneider Electric, we empower everyone to make the most of their energy and resources. We are looking for a Plant Quality Manager (PQM) to lead quality excellence at our manufacturing site, ensuring our products, systems, and processes meet the highest standards and exceed customer expectations.

As the PQM, you will lead the Customer Satisfaction & Quality (CS&Q) function, from incoming materials to final shipment. You will act as the Voice of the Customer, driving compliance, continuous improvement, and a culture of quality ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership & Governance

• Lead the CS&Q team, aligning with Schneider Electric’s quality standards and policies.
• Define and deploy plant quality objectives, KPIs, and improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and Schneider’s Quality Management System.
• Maintain audit readiness and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Oversee inspection programs, process control plans, and final product release.
• Lead non-conformance management and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Validate inspection tools and ensure team training and readiness.

Issue Management & Escalation

• Drive root cause analysis and 8D investigations for quality issues.
• Manage and escalate systemic issues per CS&Q protocols.
• Collaborate with supplier quality teams on defect resolution.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Deploy LPAs, FMEAs, and poka-yoke initiatives.
• Lead Gemba walks and Kaizen events focused on defect prevention.
• Promote data-driven decisions using quality dashboards and metrics.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Develop and mentor the CS&Q team.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Field Quality to align on quality goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in Quality or Operations leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, SPC).
• Green or Black Belt certification preferred.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.