Mount Juliet II Plant General Manager

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Mt Juliet 2, Tennessee facility. This is a new facility that will support our continued growth in the region. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineered-to-order products. The Plant Manager will play a critical role in supporting business growth and partnering with a variety of stakeholders while developing a high-performing, engaged workforce.

• Lead all aspects of plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with business leadership to support profitable growth through effective operations planning and execution.
• Oversee sales and operations planning activities for engineered-to-order products, including capacity planning and production scheduling.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, sales, and customers.
• Plan, direct, and manage plant activities across manufacturing, quality, lean manufacturing, manufacturing and order engineering, procurement, finance, and human resources.
• Establish and execute site-level strategies and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Drive performance against key operational metrics through structured action plans and disciplined execution.
• Manage the plant operating budget, including capital investments and ongoing operational expenses.
• Develop, coach, and engage plant leadership and employees to build a strong performance-driven culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Management, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of eight years of manufacturing leadership experience with direct responsibility for people and operations.
• Strong business acumen, including experience with budgeting, strategic planning, and resource management.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, standard industrial equipment, and technical operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety standards, quality systems, productivity improvement, inventory management, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to lead changes, influences across functions, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

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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.

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