ABB Ltd

Continuous Improvement Specialist

ABB Ltd$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required, with 8 years of SAP ERP module experience.
  • 8 years in project and change management for mid-to-large size projects required.
  • 8 years facilitating communication between stakeholders across organizational units essential.
  • 8 years configuring and troubleshooting SAP ERP ECC modules (QM, PP, VC) required.
  • 5 years implementing SAP ECC Material Master module and configuring EDI communications needed.
  • 5 years implementing Process Weaver for shipment activities and documenting operational improvements essential.
  • 1 year implementing SAP ECC Warehouse module and supporting S/4HANA upgrades preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of business improvement projects for Advanced Manufacturing.
  • Provide technical guidance on Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and SAP ECC integration.
  • Support operational documentation, administration, and maintenance across manufacturing sites.
  • Drive cross-PGU collaboration and best practice sharing within the business.
  • Supervise local risk management strategies and ensure mitigation actions are executed.
  • Present systems strategies and recommendations to senior leaders at ABB.
  • Engage in all project phases to facilitate knowledge transfer and effective handoffs.

Benefits

  • Choice of two medical plan options and two dental plan options.
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Parental leave for up to 6 weeks and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
  • 11 paid holidays and flexible vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Business Process Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)
Openings available for Continuous Improvement Specialist at Industrial Connections and Solutions, LLC (An ABB Company) in Mebane, North Carolina: Manage the portfolio of business improvement projects (Advanced Manufacturing Site system tools heatmap) and ensure benefits delivery and execution of these projects with desired quality, on time, and within budget. Work closely with site teams responsible for manufacturing equipment to provide technical guidance and support in the integration of equipment for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and SAP ECC. Provide manufacturing execution systems operational support, documentation, administration, deployment, configuration, and maintenance for development, test, and production environments across manufacturing sites. Drive best practice sharing, cross-PGU collaboration, and reuse of processes, tools, and expert knowledge throughout the business, specifically in the arena of advanced manufacturing. Supervise risk management strategies for the local unit and ensure actions taken to mitigate and control risks. Perform subject matter expert role across the HUB in the arena of manufacturing execution, quality and logistics. Develop and present systems strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders across ABB. Ensure efficient integration of processes and technologies from both a global and local operational unit perspective. Engage in all project phases to ensure effective handoffs and cross-team knowledge transfer. Develop and execute a Business Analysis strategy in the advanced manufacturing domain that are in line with business strategic objectives.
• Requires a bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 8 years of experience implementing SAP ERP modules and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) projects.
• Must have 8 years of experience in each of the following:
  • Performing project and change management role for mid-to-large size projects
  • Facilitating communications between stakeholders and across organizational units; and
  • Configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting SAP ERP ECC modules including Quality Module (QM), Production Planning module (PP), and Variant Configurator module (VC).

• Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:
  • Implementing SAP ECC module: Material Master module (MM)
  • Configuring and implementing EDI communications with external customers and vendors
  • Implementing and configuring Process Weaver application to support shipment activities; and
  • Implementing SAP ECC in discrete manufacturing business models and documenting value-add improvements in operational and financial metrics.

• Must have 1 year of experience in each of the following:
  • Implementing SAP ECC module: Warehouse module (WM); and Supporting S/4HANA upgrade projects and performing end-user training.
  • Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.
  • Position reports to Mebane, NC office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.


What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy

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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