Plant Manager

Schaeffler

Plant Manager at Schaeffler responsible for site performance and team leadership. Overseeing operational excellence while driving sustainable initiatives and effective collaboration across functions.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeChambery • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and communicate a clear, future-oriented vision for the site and align the teams towards common, meaningful goals.
Empower leaders and employees to take responsibility, and promote a performance-oriented, customer-focused culture based on feedback, accountability, and continuous learning.
Create an attractive work environment that attracts and retains talent, and enable development, contribution, and effective participation while considering sustainable succession planning.
Actively shape change and initiate impulses for adaptability, resilience, and proactive responses to challenges and opportunities.
Take overall responsibility for site performance and continuous improvement in the areas of SQCDM1 through KPI-based performance management.
Lead the implementation of the Schaeffler Production System at the site level.
Strengthen operational capability through consistent excellence in execution, utilizing smart factory solutions, digital tools, and innovative approaches.
Develop and implement site-wide standards and guidelines to ensure alignment with corporate goals, with a particular focus on sustainability and digital transformation.
Coordinate with the Business Unit/Division/Region regarding footprint, product roadmap, budget, and launches.
Ensure proper administrative operations for all processes and employees and represent Schaeffler in the local community.
Ensure compliance with legal, compliance, and corporate governance requirements while strengthening cross-functional and site-wide collaboration with engineering, logistics, quality, and other interfaces.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Engineering, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related fields
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in plant management or related roles within a manufacturing environment
Proven experience in managing integration processes and leading change initiatives effectively within an organization
Strong leadership capabilities to guide teams, inspire collaboration, and drive performance towards organizational goals
Demonstrated expertise in negotiating with unions, fostering positive relationships, and resolving conflicts to ensure a harmonious workplace
In-depth understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the ability to utilize them to assess performance, drive improvements, and achieve strategic objectives
A strong commitment to excellence, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a dedication to achieving results
Fluent in both French and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

EngineeringProduction EngineeringSupply Chain ManagementKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Schaeffler Production SystemSmart factory solutionsDigital toolsChange managementPerformance management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationNegotiationConflict resolutionAdaptabilityResilienceAccountabilityContinuous learning