ABB Ltd

Production Manager

ABB Ltd$80K — $110K *
Ozark, AR 72949In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years or Associate's Degree with 10+ years in engineering or operations-related fields.
  • Experience leading in Lean Six Sigma, Flex-Flow, IoT, or similar methodologies.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, and Workday preferred.
  • Strong understanding of production management and continuous improvement processes.
  • Work authorization for ABB in the US required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to foster a safety-first culture in compliance with company protocols.
  • Oversee and achieve production and quality targets while managing shift scheduling.
  • Engage employees in improvement initiatives to promote a positive workplace atmosphere.
  • Develop and manage plant budgets and forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Create operational performance metrics to drive excellence across the team.

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options including PPO and High Deductible Health Plan.
  • Two dental plans and vision benefits available.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • Generous parental leave policy of up to 6 weeks.
  • 401k with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Plant Manager

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

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will be a leader for the Ozark, AR Motor Plant in accordance with company policies, guidelines and procedures. Be a champion of continuous improvement and well versed in the principles of Lean Flex Flow while continuing to foster an environment in which Safety of employees is the top priority and have the opportunity to ensure efficient and cost-effective production results. Each day, you will be responsible to 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). You will also showcase your expertise by developing programs, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations.

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:
  • 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.


Qualifications for the role:

Bachelor's Degree with minimum 8 years experience OR Associate's Degree with minimum 10 years experience including 6 or more years in engineering, operations, or related manufacturing field.
  • Proficiency with: Microsoft Office - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - SAP & Workday (preferred)
  • Preferred Experience Includes: 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 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
  • 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.

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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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