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Process Leader jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, food and beverage, and chemical processing, from entry-level team lead roles to senior and plant-level positions, with specializations in continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and shift operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What will you do?
Responsible for selling the organization's products or services to new customers and segments in connection with direct sales to end users. The Process Automation Business Development Leader is responsible for developing the relationship with new client/prospects in their assigned territory at every level from the Plant (site) manager to departmental line managers.
The Business Development Leader drives new business through the identification, development, negotiation, and closure of new portfolio opportunities with prospects and clients and is responsible for the overall relationship and customer satisfaction of the client engagement. They target potential leads, qualify them, and lead the pursuit team in developing and positioning the solution.
Location: Requires 50-70% travel to potential clients as needed in OH, MI, MN, WI, MS, IL, IA, IN, and KY.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development Leaders are responsible for managing the entire sales process from identifying prospects to negotiating contracts.
- Create and maintain territory sales plan
- Identify prospects and create entry strategies for each
- Utilize business and financial knowledge to create value propositions
- Coordinate deal crafting and positioning
- Lead or participate in contract negotiations
- Manage demand and qualify opportunities
- Shares industry, deal, and sales best-practice knowledge with the sales community and may mentor and coach other Client Sales Executives
- Ability to engage in an Executive Level (CxO) - having valuable dialogue; understand key strategies and financial drivers from an executive perspective
- The ability to identify, communicate, position and implement the ECS strategy
- The complexity of the account set - multi site, global, size
What's in it for you?
We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We’re recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are a real value for the company.
Who will you report to? Kyle McQueeney - Process Automation Regional Sales Leader
(External) English Qualifications:
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- 5+ years of complex, solution selling sales experience with DCS, PLC and safety systems
- Proven track record in developing new business in the automation field
- Knowledgeable of Business Solutions and Manufacturing Applications
- Track record of meeting/exceeding yearly quota
- In-depth experience including RFI/RFP proposal strategy, management and response
- Capability to understand IPS offerings and articulate those offerings to the industry and prospects
- Strategic sales, relationship, and account management experience at a major services organization, preferably on a global basis
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 133,600 - USD 200,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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.
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.
What will you do?
Responsible for selling the organization's products or services to new customers and segments in connection with direct sales to end users. The Process Automation Business Development Leader is responsible for developing the relationship with new client/prospects in their assigned territory at every level from the Plant (site) manager to departmental line managers.
The Business Development Leader drives new business through the identification, development, negotiation, and closure of new portfolio opportunities with prospects and clients and is responsible for the overall relationship and customer satisfaction of the client engagement. They target potential leads, qualify them, and lead the pursuit team in developing and positioning the solution.
Location: Requires 50-70% travel to potential clients as needed in OH, MI, MN, WI, MS, IL, IA, IN, and KY.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development Leaders are responsible for managing the entire sales process from identifying prospects to negotiating contracts.
- Create and maintain territory sales plan
- Identify prospects and create entry strategies for each
- Utilize business and financial knowledge to create value propositions
- Coordinate deal crafting and positioning
- Lead or participate in contract negotiations
- Manage demand and qualify opportunities
- Shares industry, deal, and sales best-practice knowledge with the sales community and may mentor and coach other Client Sales Executives
- Ability to engage in an Executive Level (CxO) - having valuable dialogue; understand key strategies and financial drivers from an executive perspective
- The ability to identify, communicate, position and implement the ECS strategy
- The complexity of the account set - multi site, global, size
What's in it for you?
We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We’re recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are a real value for the company.
Who will you report to? Kyle McQueeney - Process Automation Regional Sales Leader
(External) English Qualifications:
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- 5+ years of complex, solution selling sales experience with DCS, PLC and safety systems
- Proven track record in developing new business in the automation field
- Knowledgeable of Business Solutions and Manufacturing Applications
- Track record of meeting/exceeding yearly quota
- In-depth experience including RFI/RFP proposal strategy, management and response
- Capability to understand IPS offerings and articulate those offerings to the industry and prospects
- Strategic sales, relationship, and account management experience at a major services organization, preferably on a global basis
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 133,600 - USD 200,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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.
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process leader jobs.
- Two or more years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with root cause analysis tools such as fishbone diagrams, 8D, or FMEA
- Proficiency with production reporting systems, ERP platforms, or statistical process control software
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or active progress toward certification
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, industrial technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Process Leader Job Search
Quantify your process improvement outcomes
Process leader resumes that land interviews show specific before-and-after results: cycle time reduced, defect rates cut, throughput increased. Skip vague claims like 'improved efficiency' and replace them with the actual change you drove and the method you used to get there.
List your Lean and Six Sigma credentials first
Many applicant tracking systems screen process leader candidates by certification tier before a human ever reads the file. Put Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Kaizen credentials in your resume header or a dedicated credentials line, not buried in a skills section.
Target postings by industry and shift type
Process leader roles in food manufacturing run on 12-hour continental shifts, while chemical plant roles often require 24/7 coverage. Filter by industry and read shift requirements carefully before applying so you're only spending time on roles that actually match your availability.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for structured problem-solving interviews
Many process leader interviews include a live scenario: a production line is down, yield has dropped, or a safety incident just occurred. Practice walking through a root cause analysis out loud, naming the tool you'd use and the first three steps you'd take, before you sit down.
Negotiate shift differentials and certification reimbursement
Process leader offers often include shift premiums and tuition reimbursement for further certifications that aren't prominently advertised. Ask specifically about both before accepting, and get confirmation of any certification support in writing as part of your offer documentation.
Process Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process leaders?
The most active employers for process leaders right now are Garver, Trane Technologies, and PPG, and the most openings are in Texas, South Carolina, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in food and beverage manufacturing, chemical processing, and large-scale distribution operations.
How many process leader jobs are remote?
About 63% of process leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most process leader roles are tied to physical production lines and shift floors. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are process improvement consulting, continuous improvement program management, and training and documentation roles that don't require daily floor presence.
How do you become a process leader?
Start by building floor-level experience in a production or operations environment, then step into a team lead or shift lead role to develop supervisory skills. Pursue a Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification to formalize your improvement methodology knowledge. Document your results on each project, build a record of measurable outcomes, and apply to process leader postings that match your industry background.
Can you get hired as a process leader without direct experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into process leader roles from adjacent positions like quality technician, production supervisor, or industrial engineering associate. The strongest path without a direct process leader title is to have led a documented improvement project, supervised a team during a critical production period, or completed a recognized certification that demonstrates your analytical approach to operations problems.
What does the process leader interview process look like?
Process leader interviews typically run two to three rounds. The first is a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and shift availability. The second involves a hiring manager or operations director who will ask behavioral questions about how you've handled production failures, safety incidents, or team performance issues. A final round often includes a facility tour and a scenario-based exercise where you walk through how you'd diagnose and resolve a live operations problem.
Where can I find and apply to process leader jobs?
You can find and apply to process leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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