ABB Ltd

Continuous Improvement Lead

ABB Ltd$68K — $109K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials/Supply Chain Management
  • 8+ years relevant work experience focused on process efficiencies or project improvements
  • Advanced knowledge of integrated ERP systems, especially SAP
  • Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of achieving results autonomously
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Clear communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in MS Power BI & Excel

Responsibilities

  • Support deployment of continuous improvement strategies at the local level
  • Escalate roadblocks to stakeholders to facilitate project success
  • Align local continuous improvement initiatives with the global strategy
  • Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost targets
  • Foster commitment to continuous improvement among local management
  • Implement and oversee improvement programs and projects with a hands-on approach
  • Develop and maintain training modules in collaboration with local management

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options
  • Choice between two dental plan options
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability plans paid by the company
  • Parental Leave for up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental and behavioral health
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Front End Operations and Order Management Leader

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the deployment of the continuous improvement strategy for a local organizational unit, including promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Each day, you will mentor and coach teams to achieve operational excellence and drive improved results. You will also showcase your expertise by deploying and leading projects to improve and sustain local business performance.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Supports the deployment of strategy and objectives for continuous improvement at a local organizational level.
  • Escalates to relevant stakeholders, as necessary, to remove roadblocks that prevent the successful implementation and adoption of continuous improvement initiatives at local level and helps facilitate cases of conflicting priorities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensures the continuous improvement approach and strategy deployed at local ABB unit level is aligned with the global strategy.
  • Facilitates significant improvements with respect to safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and/or cost targets, meeting customer and stakeholder commitments in collaboration with local leadership.
  • Promotes awareness and commitment regarding continuous improvement at local management level.
  • Promotes and implements improvement programs and projects within their own area of responsibility, with a hands-on (Gemba) and problem-solving approach.
  • Providing training support by developing and maintaining training modules and toolkits aligned with business needs in collaboration with management at local level.


Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials/Supply Chain Management
  • 8+ years relevant work experience work on process efficiencies or project improvements
  • Advanced knowledge of integrated ERP systems, specifically SAP
  • Demonstrated analytical skills, ability to achieve results with minimal supervision
  • Strong time management and organization skills
  • Clear communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in MS Power BI & Excel


What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High-Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the 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 66 2/3% 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


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


Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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