Welcome Plant General Manager

Schneider Electric; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 208,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Plant General Manager for the Welcome, NC facility. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive safety-focused culture, and partner with senior leadership to align strategic roadmaps with business goals. The role emphasizes world-class quality and operational excellence in a global context.

You will manage plant strategy, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver KPI targets and continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Lean, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or Industrial Management.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and HR.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations in the Power Products production at Welcome, NC.
• Define plant strategy and initiatives using a Hoshin Matrix for annual priorities.
• Manage the plant operation budget including capital expenditure and operating expenses.
• Coordinate with LOB and internal/external customers to ensure alignment.
• Plan, direct and control safety, manufacturing, quality, lean, and order engineering activities.

Education

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

Tools

Hoshin Matrix

Job description

Plant Manager

Schneider Electric has an opening for a Plant General Manager to lead our Welcome, NC plant operations. As the Plant General Manager, you’ll collaborate with our senior leadership teams to establish strategic plans, road-mapping and initiatives that promote our Safety-First culture and deliver world-class quality to our customers.

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Work closely with the LOB to grow a profitable business.
• Coordinate sales operations planning process for ETO products in NAM including planning for capacity and site loading
• Ensure strong communication between the plant and internal / external customers.
• Responsible for the Manufacturing Operations in the Power Products production of Welcome, NC plant
• Plan, Direct and control activities related to the plant Operations on Safety, Manufacturing, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Order Engineering, Interplant Procurement, Finance and Human Resources.
• Define Plant Strategy and initiatives to align with Company’s goals and program by utilizing a Hoshin Matrix for development of Annual Improvement Priorities.
• Manage the plant operations to achieve the KPI targets through action plans (A3’s) and adherence to the SIM process
• Responsible for the Plant Operation’s Budget, including Capital expenditure, Variable and base cost operational expenses.

Qualifications

We know skills and competencies show up in many different 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.

This job might be for you if:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or Industrial Management
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and supervisory responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, etc)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Strong working knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and lean manufacturing.

What's in it for me?

• Lead a high-impact operation with visibility across a global supply chain network
• Join a values-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence
• Access leadership development programs and career growth opportunities on a global scale
• Flexible work options designed to support your professional and personal success

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 208,000 - USD 312,000 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.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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