Job Description:
The General Manager - Supply Chain Performance is responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across a regional or multi-country supply chain network. The role focuses on deploying Schneider Performance System (SPS) methodologies, optimizing end-to-end supply chain performance, coaching local teams, and leveraging digital solutions to deliver sustainable business results.
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Lead the deployment, governance, and sustainability of the Schneider Performance System (SPS) across multiple sites and entities.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Kaizen, Lean Office, and operational excellence methodologies.
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Identify opportunities and lead initiatives to improve productivity, lead time, inventory, logistics efficiency, equipment utilization, and workforce performance.
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Develop and execute performance improvement roadmaps in partnership with manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain leadership teams.
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Support sites in achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People development objectives.
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Participate in strategic investment decisions related to capacity expansion, automation, new product introductions, and process transformation.
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Facilitate collaboration across Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Procurement, and Leadership teams to drive business outcomes.
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Coach and develop teams on Lean principles, process design, ergonomics, capacity planning, simulation tools, and continuous improvement practices.
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Lead value stream mapping exercises and operational diagnostics to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate waste.
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Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and performance excellence.
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Champion adoption of digital manufacturing and supply chain solutions across the organization.
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Leverage enterprise platforms such as ERP, LDS/PMS, DISS, CMMS, and analytics tools to drive operational effectiveness.
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Ensure data integrity, governance, and analytics-driven decision-making.
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Identify, promote, and deploy innovative digital solutions to enhance supply chain performance and operational visibility.
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Drive standardization and best-practice sharing across locations.
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Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
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Supply Chain Management & Planning
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Operational Excellence
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Change Management
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Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0
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Manufacturing Operations Management
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Process Design & Layout Optimization
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Manufacturing Diagnostics & Performance Analysis
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Capacity Planning & Productivity Improvement
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Data Analytics & Performance Management
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Stakeholder Management & Influencing Skills
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Health, Safety & Environmental Management
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Kaizen, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and SPS Methodologies
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
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Master's Degree (MBA/Operations/Supply Chain) preferred.
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Proven experience in Supply Chain Performance, Manufacturing Excellence, Operational Excellence, Lean Transformation, or Industrial Engineering environments.
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Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement methodologies, and digital transformation initiatives.
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Demonstrated experience in leading regional or multi-site performance improvement programs.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
(External) English Qualifications:
What's in it for me?
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12+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Operational Excellence.
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Experience leading transformation programs across multiple plants, business units, or geographies.
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Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) preferred.
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Deliver Labor productivity, through on-site workshops, Kaizens and time analysis (line improvement, efficiency actions)
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Ensure compliance with Schneider Performance System, on Time Management, Ergonomic, lean line design domain
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Develop Time Management and Ergonomic competency across manufacturing and logistics sites.
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Ensure reliability of time database of each site, for cost calculation.
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Deploy digital tools related to Time Management, Ergonomics, Workforce Management.
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Setup Multi skill and versatility process in the sites to enhance DVC level to achieve required safety, Quality and Efficiency
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Lead Kaizen event
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Lead improvement projects across GSC International.
Bring your expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together — apply today!
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(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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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.
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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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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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