Director, ETO Factory Management

Schneider Electric • Brossard, QC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Schneider Electric, we are helping power the world's digital transformation. As demand continues to accelerate across critical infrastructure markets, including data centers and energy systems, our manufacturing operations are playing an increasingly strategic role in supporting customers around the globe. Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility in Brossard, Quebec, one of our large sites within our Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing network. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the site, leading a cross-functional manufacturing organization across operations, supply chain, planning, safety, quality and people leadership. Supported by an established leadership team and growing customer demand, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence, supporting profitable growth and shaping the next phase of the facility's evolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Significant progressive manufacturing leadership experience within complex industrial environments.
• Experience leading large manufacturing operations through multiple levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated success driving operational performance, business growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including responsibility for budgets, workforce planning, productivity and profitability.
• Experience operating in environments where safety, quality and delivery performance are critical to business success.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, production planning and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence across functions and lead teams through growth and change.
• Fluency in French and the ability to conduct business effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within power systems, electrical equipment, Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing, industrial equipment, aerospace, automotive or other complex industrial manufacturing environments will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of the Brossard manufacturing facility, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, customer satisfaction and financial results.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, planning, procurement, engineering support, quality, health and safety, and human resources.
• Support the continued growth of the facility by scaling operations, increasing capacity and driving operational excellence while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and employee engagement.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and capacity planning activities to align customer demand with manufacturing capabilities and business objectives.
• Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, leaders and union representatives in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Drive operational and financial performance through disciplined execution, workforce planning, productivity initiatives and effective resource management.
• Represent the facility with customers, business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders while ensuring successful execution of business priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve performance, profitability and long-term business growth.

Benefits

• insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance
• telemedicine program
• paid family leaves
• parental and care leave
• employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling
• flexible work arrangements
• base salary
• incentive plans
• employee share ownership plan
• retirement plan with employer pension match
• ongoing performance and development conversations
• Senior Talent Program
• global career opportunities
• access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors
• learning platforms like Coursera
• project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub
• smart ways to collaborate
• recognition program (including service anniversary)
• sharing your voice in our engagement survey
• volunteer leave
• programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation
• initiatives that support youth education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director