Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our mission is to deliver efficiency and sustainability across industries worldwide. We are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join our operations leadership team and play a critical role in driving industrial performance and continuous improvement at the site level. This position is part of a plant ramp-up initiative and will play a key role in establishing processes, supporting operational growth, and driving successful production scale-up from day one.

What will you do in this role? Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Functions:
Oversee and enhance manufacturing engineering and maintenance operations, specializing in Schneider Production System (SPS), process design, ergonomics, capacity analysis, simulation tools, investment planning, cost analysis, and performance optimization. Area Ownership:
Hold full operational and performance responsibility for a manufacturing facility ensuring alignment with site objectives, industrial strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives. Leadership & Management:
Manage a diverse team, providing guidance on hierarchical responsibilities, budget accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives to elevate site performance. Industrial Process Performance:
Ensure the effectiveness of industrial processes by managing heterogeneous teams across various technologies and business areas, focusing on DT, IE, OEE, TTP, etc. Service Methods Management:
Lead maintenance management in specialized groups, ensuring adherence to service methods and competencies. Team Development:
Foster a culture of goal setting, performance management, competency development, engagement, and well-being within your team, following SPS/SIM rules. Maintainability & Continuous Improvement:
Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies to ensure production tool maintainability and drive continuous improvement in line architectures, capacities, and capabilities. Long-term Improvement Identification:
Utilize lean diagnostic approaches to uncover medium- and long-term improvement opportunities across all areas. Project Organization:
Define and optimize organizational structures for new projects or production volume adjustments, focusing on cost efficiency. Travel requirements are minimal (less than 10%), as the majority of responsibilities are performed on-site within the manufacturing facility. What will make you successful in this role? Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and maintenance within an industrial environment. Proven people leadership experience, including performance management, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration. Demonstrated ownership of site‑level manufacturing engineering and maintenance strategy, including equipment lifecycle and industrial performance. Strong experience managing Cap Ex and OpEx budgets, investment justification, and cost optimization. Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement, with ability to drive measurable operational results.

Expertise in asset reliability and maintainability, including TPM practices and CMMS/EAM systems. Strong understanding of EHS, machine safety, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position. Reporting to:
Manufacturing Plant Manager You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Bring your manufacturing leadership expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together! 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.

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