Site Digital Leader — MES, IT/OT & Cybersecurity

Schneider Electric; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Family Leaves

Well-Being Programs

12 Holidays per Year

15 Days Paid Time Off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manufacturing Site Digital Leader to protect operations and drive Smart Factory innovation across the site in the United States. The role focuses on integrating cybersecurity into industrial environments and leading digital transformations with measurable impact.

You will lead IT/OT, MES and cybersecurity for the site, oversee asset inventory, monitor threats, and coordinate MES deployments with global teams to align with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading IT/OT, MES and cybersecurity for manufacturing sites.
• Experience with Automation Integration securing automated systems within production environments.
• Experience leading Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, digital transformation, MES, or manufacturing technology initiatives within a production environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and the application of digital technologies to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Experience working across Engineering and Operations organizations to deliver complex technical projects and organizational change.
• Experience utilizing data, KPIs, and performance dashboards to drive continuous improvement and support strategic decision making.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive adoption of new technologies, standards, and ways of working.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address complex cybersecurity challenges
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Ability to coach and influence others in adopting new technologies and security practices
• Independent work style with strong adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead IT/OT, MES and cybersecurity for the site, ensuring compliance and managing operational technology asset inventory
• Monitor threats, mitigate vulnerabilities, and support incident response to safeguard production systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate cybersecurity protocols into manufacturing processes
• Drive Smart Operations projects such as MES deployments with digital talent teams and represent the site in strategic digital initiatives
• Lead site digital transformation initiatives by identifying and implementing technologies that improve manufacturing performance, data visibility, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute the site's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) roadmap, partnering with plant leadership and global teams to align with enterprise standards and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement of the site's cybersecurity posture through asset management, vulnerability remediation, compliance initiatives, and risk reduction activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Operations, and IT to successfully deliver Smart Factory and digital projects.
• Act as the site's subject matter expert for IT/OT integration, ensuring reliable, secure, and standardized digital solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.

Skills

IT/OT leadership

Cybersecurity

MES

Digital transformation

Data dashboards

KPIs

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/CS/CE or related field

Tools

MES

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manufacturing Site Digital Leader to protect operations and drive Smart Factory innovation across the site in the United States. The role focuses on integrating cybersecurity into industrial environments and leading digital transformations with measurable impact.

You will lead IT/OT, MES and cybersecurity for the site, oversee asset inventory, monitor threats, and coordinate MES deployments with global teams to align with enterprise standards.