ShopFloorJobs
SE

Assistant Operations Manager

Schneider Electric · Nashville, TN

Level
Manager
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at Schneider Electric (industrial) in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will work closely with Operations Managers to drive operational excellence, support frontline technical teams, improve customer experience, and ensure achievement of key business objectives.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $115k–$161k.

Median of the low and high ends of 339 live postings that list pay, out of 1055 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 20 other live production postings in Tennessee.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 57%
  • Team leadership 57%
  • EHS / safety 29%
  • Six Sigma 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Schneider Electric

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Schneider Electric in Nashville

3 other open roles at this site.

Full description from Schneider ElectricAs posted on their careers site.Show

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. 3+ years of people leadership experience in customer support, technical support, operations, or a related environment. Experience managing performance metrics and operational KPIs. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees. Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal). Preferred Experience in technical support, customer service operations, contact center management, or engineering support organizations. Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives. Experience leading a remote international team. Knowledge of workforce management, performance management, and operational excellence methodologies. Familiarity with CRM, case management, and reporting tools. Proficiency in Spanish and/or French. Key Competencies Leadership and coaching Customer focus Operational excellence Decision making Data-driven problem solving Conflict resolution Change management Collaboration and stakeholder management Continuous improvement mindset Why Join Us? Opportunity to lead and develop talented technical professionals. Exposure to global operations and customer-facing leadership. Career growth and development opportunities. Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture. Ability to make a direct impact on customer experience and operational performance. Success Measures Success in this role will be measured through: Achievement of operational and customer satisfaction targets. Employee engagement and talent development outcomes. Service level and productivity performance. Quality and process compliance results. Successful execution of improvement initiatives and business priorities. Bring your leadership and technical expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you! 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. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 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. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year. Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match. Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera. Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace. Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits. If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form. L

Show full description ↓

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Operations Manager to help lead an international high-performing Technical Support organization. In this role, you will work closely with Operations Managers to drive operational excellence, support frontline technical teams, improve customer experience, and ensure achievement of key business objectives. The successful candidate will combine strong leadership skills, customer focus, analytical thinking, and operational discipline to support a fast-paced technical support environment serving customers across multiple products and technologies. What Will You Do? Support daily operations of multiple technical support teams to ensure service levels and business objectives are achieved. Coach, develop, and support technical support professionals in different locations. Monitor operational performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), service level targets, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction results. Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and customer outcomes. Partner with Operations Managers on workforce planning, resource allocation, and organizational initiatives. Drive employee engagement, development planning, and talent growth activities. Support escalation management for complex customer situations and high-priority cases. Ensure compliance with operational processes, policies, and quality standards. Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, customer experience, and team effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Field Services Organization, Quality, Training, HR, and Business Leadership.

More Production roles in Tennessee