Plant Manager, ETO Factory Management - Edmonton

At Schneider Electric, we are helping power the world's digital transformation. As demand continues to grow across critical infrastructure, industrial automation, energy systems and electrification markets, our manufacturing operations play a vital role in delivering complex electrical solutions that keep essential industries running.

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility in Edmonton, Alberta, a key site within our Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing network specializing in low-voltage power distribution equipment, Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and customized electrical solutions for industrial and infrastructure customers.

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, engineering, quality, safety and people leadership.

Supported by an established leadership team and strong market demand, you will play a critical role in scaling operational performance, supporting profitable growth and driving the continued evolution of one of Schneider Electric Canada's strategic manufacturing facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the overall performance of the Edmonton 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, quality, health and safety, and human resources.
• Support the continued growth of the facility by scaling operations, increasing capacity and driving operational excellence within an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and employee engagement.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), production planning and capacity planning activities to align customer demand, project execution and manufacturing capabilities with business objectives.
• Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and employee development.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, fostering an inclusive, people-centered culture that promotes engagement, performance and collaboration.
• Drive operational and financial performance through disciplined execution, workforce planning, productivity initiatives, inventory optimization and effective resource management.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams to ensure the successful execution and delivery of complex low-voltage power distribution, Motor Control Center (MCC) and switchboard projects.
• Represent the facility with customers, business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders while ensuring successful execution of business priorities, strategic initiatives and growth objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance operational performance, profitability, customer experience and the long-term competitiveness of the Edmonton manufacturing operation.

What You Bring

• 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.

Preferred Industry Experience

• 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.

We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

This job posting represents an active opportunity within our team. All applications are reviewed directly by our recruitment professionals, and no AI is used in the screening or selection process.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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.

The expected pay range is CAD $161,600 - CAD $242,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.

For Ontario applicants, this posting complies with provincial law which does not require disclosure of the pay range. Inquiries regarding the pay range can be directed to the recruiting / hiring manager.

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: 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 and flexible work arrangements.

Invest and plan your future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: base salary; incentive plans; employee share ownership plan; retirement plan with employer pension match.

Grow your skills and career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team up in the workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support your community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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