ABB Ltd

Plant Manager

ABB Ltd$90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field required;
  • Minimum 10 years in leadership roles and at least 5 years in operations;
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive change management;
  • Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and project management;
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Solid understanding of financial controls and budgeting;
  • Master's Degree and certifications in Lean/Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Direct facility activities to meet safety, quality, and customer service expectations;
  • Oversee operational excellence by implementing lean principles and continuous improvement;
  • Build and lead a motivated workforce through effective coaching and development;
  • Align operational strategies with cross-functional goals for growth;
  • Manage budgets and execute cost-reduction initiatives;
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain a hazard-free work environment;
  • Foster open communication in a high-morale, union-free workplace.

Benefits

  • Choice between PPO or High Deductible medical plans;
  • Two dental plan options and vision benefits available;
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance;
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage;
  • Paid parental leave and an employee assistance program;
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions;
  • 11 paid holidays with a flexible vacation policy;
  • Employee discount program.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Direct of Mfg. MOMN - East

The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

Directs the development and implementation of all activities in the facility to meet business expectations for Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Cost, etc. Responsible for the financial planning and results of the facility achieving the annual operating plan. Support continuous improvement activities.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Facility Leadership & Compliance: Oversee all plant activities, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and a clean, hazard-free work environment aligned with world-class standards.
  • Operational Excellence & Performance: Drive manufacturing strategy, lean principles, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet financial targets, optimize resources, and deliver defect-free products on time.
  • Team Development & Culture: Build and lead a skilled, motivated workforce through coaching, succession planning, and fostering a high-morale, union-free workplace with open communication.
  • Strategic Planning & Collaboration: Align operations with SIOP goals, collaborate cross-functionally for growth, and manage budgets, cost reduction plans, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications for the role:
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Engineering, Business, or technical field) with a minimum of 10 years in leadership roles and 5 years in operations.
  • Leadership & Development: Proven ability to lead teams, coach others, assess development needs, and drive change management initiatives.
  • Lean & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement with solid project management capabilities.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective networks and gain commitment across teams.
  • Business & Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial controls, budgeting, organizational awareness, and aligning operations with business goals.
  • Preferred Experience Includes: Master's Degree - 8 to 10 years of management experience within manufacturing, engineering or business with at least 5 years in industrial manufacturing - Lean Master / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - PMP Certification
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

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

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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 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.

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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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