Continuous Improvement Manager (Finance)

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96,000 - $144,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for planning, leading, defining, developing, reviewing, and auditing strategic activities for continuous improvement initiatives while following and helping established standards across the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees continuous improvement activities, and projects through defined phases while adhering to establish timelines.
• Responsible to challenge the performance in entity.
• In charge to standardize and deploy for exemplary results in Schneider Performance System (SPS) animation, continuous improvement, best practices deployment, standards design.
• Manages the Process/Continuous improvement within the unit.
• Manages cross functional teams, implements operational technique, and performs activities aimed both at monitoring a process and at eliminating causes of dissatisfaction.
• Develops and tracks metrics related to improvement activities; and promotes standard processes, improved flow, waste elimination, and support management for daily improvement activities.
• Provides strategic leadership to production personnel, and assures that facility improvement initiatives support corporate strategy and goals.
• Facilitates training and development in lean manufacturing techniques, working directly with the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, and QC Manager to assess, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement activities.
• Conducts routine reviews and reports on overall continuous activities including accomplishments, participation, project activities, and anticipated needs of all continuous improvement activities, summarizing and reporting results for appropriate management as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications to be considered?

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Project management experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Must be able to influence without have direct management responsibilities.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Travel is required on some occasions.

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

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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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The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for planning, leading, defining, developing, reviewing, and auditing strategic activities for continuous improvement initiatives while following and helping established standards across the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees continuous improvement activities, and projects through defined phases while adhering to establish timelines.
• Responsible to challenge the performance in entity.
• In charge to standardize and deploy for exemplary results in Schneider Performance System (SPS) animation, continuous improvement, best practices deployment, standards design.
• Manages the Process/Continuous improvement within the unit.
• Manages cross functional teams, implements operational technique, and performs activities aimed both at monitoring a process and at eliminating causes of dissatisfaction.
• Develops and tracks metrics related to improvement activities; and promotes standard processes, improved flow, waste elimination, and support management for daily improvement activities.
• Provides strategic leadership to production personnel, and assures that facility improvement initiatives support corporate strategy and goals.
• Facilitates training and development in lean manufacturing techniques, working directly with the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, and QC Manager to assess, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement activities.
• Conducts routine reviews and reports on overall continuous activities including accomplishments, participation, project activities, and anticipated needs of all continuous improvement activities, summarizing and reporting results for appropriate management as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.