Operations Manager

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Plant Manager__The work model for the role is:
Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

Ensure efficient and cost-effective production results that meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes (quantity, quality, budgeted costs and proper productivity level).Responsible for safe operations, operating within the quality specifications of the company, and meeting production standards and goals. Will oversee all areas of production, including managing shift & area managers, working with scheduling to ensure on time delivery, working with quality and engineering to ensure product is meeting specifications, and working with safety to ensure that the production employees have a safe work environment.

Ensure positive communications with production supervisors, and the hourly production employees. Create a fair and consistent employee relations environment and lead by example. Will oversee the plant training function to ensure an effective employee training program.  Be proactive with cross training and compliance training for all employees.

Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. You will be mainly accountable for:

Lead safe, compliant, and quality-focused operations by maintaining world-class HSE standards, mitigating risks, and ensuring defect-free, on-time delivery that meets customer requirements.

Develop and lead a high-performing workforce through effective talent management, employee engagement, performance coaching, workforce flexibility, and a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement by implementing lean principles, optimizing productivity and working capital, reducing costs, improving quality and delivery performance, and achieving operational goals and metrics.

Manage business performance and customer engagement through budget ownership, resource optimization, manufacturing capability support for customer visits, and alignment of operations with business growth objectives.

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years OR Associate’s degree with 12+ years experience in manufacturing related roles such as production, purchasing, planning, or scheduling management, including 5+ years of leadership or management experience.

Proven leadership ability with experience supervising teams, leading projects, and driving results in fast-paced, changing environments.

Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve manufacturing and operational challenges.

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, quality management systems, and continuous improvement methodologies;
Lean certification preferred.

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.More about us:

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