Production Manager

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. In this role, you will lead the Westville Motor Plant operations in accordance with company policies, guidelines and procedures. You will champion continuous improvement, be well‑versed in Lean Flex Flow, and foster an environment where safety is the top priority while ensuring efficient and cost‑effective production results. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include meeting order demand, specifications, quality and planning targets through the coordination of plant equipment, personnel and production processes.

Reports to:

Manufacturing Unit Manager West
Work model:
Onsite

• Ensure Safety and Compliance – Foster a culture where employee safety is the top priority while maintaining timely product delivery. Create and sustain a clean, safe, world‑class working environment in collaboration with all facility disciplines.
• Drive Production and Quality Goals – Oversee plant production targets, quality standards and shift schedules. Select, train and develop supervisors to achieve operational excellence.
• Promote Employee Engagement and Workplace Culture – Build a high‑morale, union‑free environment by listening, communicating and involving employees in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead Planning and Budgeting – Play a key role in developing plant budgets, forecasts and annual plans to support strategic objectives.

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 8 years experience OR Associate’s Degree with minimum 10 years experience (including 6+ years in engineering, operations or related manufacturing field).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint – SAP & Workday (preferred)
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Lean Six Sigma and/or PMP certifications, Flex‑Flow, 5S & 6S, Industry 4.0 IoT
• Travel required:
  
  10% (Max)
• Candidates must already have work authorization to work for ABB in the US.

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees worldwide and seven manufacturing locations producing over 1.6 million motors annually, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable, energy‑efficient and effective solutions.

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• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (High Deductible Plan).
• Choice between two dental plan options:
  Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy‑up” to 66⅔% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time‑away policy.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, and other protected characteristics. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit EEOC website.

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