Process Manager

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What will you do?

Responsible for hierarchical management of operator teams via Team Leaders. Manage the manufacturing/assembly teams at process level in order to meet business and customer needs in terms of health and safety, quality, customer satisfaction and productivity. Responsible for functional reporting and actions to drive cash and process optimisation.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

Safety
Drive the teams safety culture, lead safety improvement projects within a diverse team.
Ensure safe and efficient working environment through the application of 5S and Schneider safety standards
SIM2 meeting introduced with safety issues and actions
Ensures risk assessments are carried out
Enforced health and safety rules and 5S
Zero harm
Health and Safety issues are personally led, thoroughly investigated and associated actions quickly and successfully closed out

Quality
Actively demonstrate a commitment to a quality culture, collecting meaningful data on quality issues hourly and ensure cell quality targets are achieved
Problems are quickly and successfully contained and resolved at their root cause
Work with quality function to identify and implement quality improvement actions
Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) concepts implemented

Delivery
To react to production problems within the hour to ensure shift production targets are met
Ensures customer service requirements are met
Ensures that the correct workload and resource balance is achieved by analysing and adjusting workload to the appropriate level - in sync with production capabilities/business plans
Ensures achievement of production schedules in accordance with the objectives of cost - quality - lead time

Efficiency/Improvement
Ensure meaningful data on production losses is collected hourly and implement timely improvements
Leads SIM 2 cycle, and ensures appropriate indicators and action plans are in place to improve performance
Actively participates in SIM3 and takes responsibility for analysing supply chain issues through appropriate root cause analysis and resolving them with robust and sustainable solutions in a timely manner
Coaches others in the use of complex performance indicators when needed
Leads and participates in Kaizen events
Proposes solutions to process issues to ensure industrial improvements are in place, and leads cross functional teams to resolve complex issues, with other functions' assistance where appropriate
Plant level customer service improvement plans, transverse projects and/or investment proposals are in place to support targeted improvements
Achieves annual productivity savings
Identifies Capex opportunities and provides sound business case for investment

People
To actively promote a culture where concerns are raised and resolved; to develop employees through open and honest communication
Promotes The company values within the team. Engages and motivates employees behind the Schneider Electric strategy
Coaches the team to improve through the SIM process and principles
Identifies Team Leader training needs & organises appropriate training for the operator teams
Operator skill flexibility and versatility is managed in accordance with the defined targets
Ensures effective appraisal and performance management processes are carried out and appropriate succession planning and personal development of high potentials is actively pursued
Ensures actions are in place to improve the employee net promoter score (ENPS)

Who will you report to?

This role will report to the Manufacturing Operations & Transformation Manager.

• A minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent), at Grade 4 or above including Maths (higher paper), English and a science related subject.
  Safety qualification IOSH, NEBOSHH or relevant experience preferable.
• Minimum of 3 years experience delivering industrial productivity in a similar environment
• Least 2 years experience of successfully managing a range of people issues and projects preferred

What's in it for me?

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and attractive development opportunities

• Flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life
• Optimal support on your career path through regular training opportunities
• A dynamic and personal atmosphere, working with a global energised team
• A company culture that encourages performance and cooperation
• An attractive compensation package including the comprehensive fringe benefits expected of an international company

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

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

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Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your Meaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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 we 'embrace different' as 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. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.