GM – Organization-Wide Technical Skill Development
Schneider Electric · Posted Sep 28
Energy management, automation, software, and sustainability solutions
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About the role
Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, a unit of Schneider Electric India, is a 70-year-old electrical and automation brand offering low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services. This GM role will spearhead the creation and implementation of a company-wide technical competency framework to upskill engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and field service teams in Low Voltage switchgear products and modern manufacturing processes such as IoT and automation. The goal is to build a high-performance culture, reduce R&D-to-production transfer time, improve quality, and standardize technical processes across all plants in India.
What you will do
- Competency Mapping: Define role-based technical competencies for engineering, production, quality, and R&D roles (e.g., design engineers, testing technicians, assembly line workers).
- Technical Roadmap: Develop a multi-year technical skill development strategy aligned with the company’s product roadmap, focusing on IEC standards, 61439 panel solutions, and digital switchgear technologies.
- Knowledge Management: Create a structured repository for technical knowledge, standardizing design practices, and ensuring "lessons learned" are implemented across projects.
- Curriculum Development: Design, curate, and implement technical training modules for LV Switchgear design, manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on Training: Lead practical, hands-on sessions for technicians on switchgear assembly, testing protocols, and safety procedures.
- Modern Training Methods: Implement hybrid learning solutions, including e-learning platforms, virtual reality (VR) simulations for complex assembly, and classroom workshops.
- Onboarding: Develop a rigorous technical induction program for new engineering and production hires.
- Location Coordination: Coordinate training across different plants and R&D centres in India to ensure consistency and standardize operating procedures.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) Liaison: Work closely with R&D, QA, Manufacturing, and Engineering heads to ensure training content is up to date with new product introductions and engineering changes.
- External Training: Collaborate with external industry experts, technical institutes, and consultants for specialized training.
- TNA (Training Needs Analysis): Conduct individual and team skills gap analyses regularly.
- ROI/Impact Measurement: Evaluate training effectiveness through metrics, such as reduced rework, faster troubleshooting, and improved productivity in manufacturing.
- Certification: Implement certification programs to recognize technical expertise within the organization.
- Percentage of employees certified under the technical competency framework.
- Reduction in manufacturing rework or quality issues attributed to skill gaps.
- Reduction in time-to-market for new products (R&D to production training efficiency).
- Training hours per employee (technical).
- Adherence to the Annual Training Calendar.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Education: B.E./ B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Production Engineering (essential). M.Tech in Power Systems/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
- Experience: 15-18+ years of experience in the Switchgear Industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, either in Technical Training, R&D, or Manufacturing Operations.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of Low Voltage Switchgear products (ACB, MCCB, Switchboards) and IEC/IS standards (especially IEC 61439).
- Technical Expertise: Strong background in design, testing, and troubleshooting of switchgear components and panels.
- Training Skills: Expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and modern training technologies.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage teams and drive initiatives across multiple locations.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage both shop-floor technicians and senior R&D management.
Preferred qualifications
- Certification in Training & Development.
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning creation tools.
- Understanding of LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies in manufacturing
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global leader in digital automation and energy management, driving efficiency and sustainability for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. Combining world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services, the company helps customers turn operational ideas into a more resilient and sustainable future.
- Industry
- Energy Management
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1836
- Location
- Rueil-Malmaison, France
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Nathan Fast
Chief Financial Officer
Charise Le
Chief Human Resources Officer
Esther Finidori
Chief Sustainability Officer
Peter Weckesser
Chief Digital Officer
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