Mount Juliet II Plant General Manager

Schneider Electric • Mount Juliet, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• 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)
• competitive pay
• short-term incentives or sales incentives
• opportunities to own company shares (eligibility depends on start date)
• 401(k) + 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
• military leave benefits

What This Job Offers

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