Manufacturing Manager
Schneider Electric · Mount Juliet, TN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Schneider Electric (industrial) in Mount Juliet, TN. Plan, manage, lead, and engage in daily production operations to achieve the key performance indicators (safety, on time delivery, quality, and productivity) • Promote and implement ergonomic principles, environmental responsibility and overall employee.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, EHS / safety
- 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
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $89k–$149k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 38 manufacturing engineer openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)
Typical $89k–$149k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 63%
- Tooling 53%
- New product launch 50%
- Six Sigma 42%
- Automation 42%
- Cost reduction 39%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Power BI / Tableau, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: Schneider Electric in Mount Juliet
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qualifications
will make you successful? • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field • 5+ years of experience in management and leadership in a manufacturing environment • Previous experience with P&L responsibility • Solid understanding of OSHA guidelines and leading a strong safety culture • Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, certification a plus • Excellent PC/Tablet and system knowledge, including the ability to analyze data within an MRP system, cloud-based platforms (Tableau/AVEVA) and make effective assumptions to drive business results • Ability to drive Employee Engagement through leadership, communication, and building respect at all levels of the organization • Strong skills: organizational, analytical, results driven, communication at all levels, and ability to drive continuous improvement • Flexible and available to work on off shifts • ISO experience is a plus Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers . We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We're recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric. https://youtu.be/C7sogZ_oQYg Who will you report to? Plant Manager Let us learn about you! Apply today. 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 142,400 - USD 213,600 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. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters.
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Schneider Electric’s Mount Juliet, TN plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Manufacturing Manager. You will be primarily accountable for overseeing the implementation of safety programs, manufacturing schedules, personnel, quality control, and production standards. What will you do? • Plan, manage, lead, and engage in daily production operations to achieve the key performance indicators (safety, on time delivery, quality, and productivity) • Promote and implement ergonomic principles, environmental responsibility and overall employee health and wellness • Provide world-class service to internal and external customers • Reports to Plant Manager and directly leads a team of front-line supervisors with an indirect scope of hourly workforce across 2 shifts (Mon-Fri). • Lead efforts to attain internal certification goals, ISO requirements, and total customer satisfaction • Coach, mentor and develop all direct reports • Ensure compliance with all quality systems to achieve the required quality levels • Manage performance of assigned resources (material, methods, labor, machines) • Participate in the development of the Master Production Schedule • Champion Lean Manufacturing Initiatives (Schneider Performance System) to drive continuous improvement throughout the plant. • Be responsible for people management including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being. • Define training goals according to competencies and targets • Lead change management in accordance with business and plant objectives • Promote collaboration, diversity and inclusion within the plant and the organization • Lead and coordinate the implementation of programs which support manufacturing strategies & goals What
