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Summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manufacturing Production Manager for its Barcelona Prefab plant, a key site specializing in prefabricated data centers for global technology providers. The role involves leading manufacturing operations to deliver high-quality, on-time projects while managing a large, multi-level shop-floor team in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities (What you'll do)

• Lead, develop, and engage the Manufacturing Operations team including supervisors, team leaders, and operators.
• Execute the manufacturing program to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost commitments for customer projects.
• Manage resources and skills planning aligned with plant growth and hiring plans.
• Apply standard processes, work procedures, and quality controls in collaboration with Methods, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Conduct daily and weekly production reviews focusing on safety, quality, output, delivery, productivity, and work-in-progress.
• Lead short-interval management and resolve or escalate abnormalities and cross-functional issues.
• Balance workload and allocate personnel across modules, areas, and shifts to meet production schedules and milestones.
• Ensure adherence to workplace organization (5S), safety rules, ergonomics, and training plans to build multi-skilled teams.
• Prepare and monitor production budgets including overtime, absenteeism, and labor productivity.
• Conduct performance reviews, one-to-one meetings, and development plans for team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including suggestion systems and 5S activities on the shop floor.
• Lead hiring efforts to support rapid business growth, targeting over 100 new shop-floor hires within six months.

Qualifications (What skills you have to have)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in production or manufacturing operations with large shop-floor teams.
• Experience managing multi-shift operations with over 300 operators.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SPS, SIM cycles, standard work, and problem-solving methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and production performance dashboards.
• Technical background in electrical installations and industrial automation.
• Advanced English language skills (C1) and fluent Spanish.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with short-term incentives and opportunities to own company shares.
• Health and life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Paid time off, parental and care leave, and flexible work options.
• Support programs for chronic conditions and confidential counseling services.
• Retirement savings plans to help plan and invest for the future.
• Professional growth opportunities including training, mentorship, leadership development, and access to global career platforms.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture emphasizing safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Volunteer leave and community support initiatives through the Schneider Electric Foundation.