ABB Ltd

Production Operations Manager

ABB Ltd$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related fields.
  • 5+ years in production management with multiple shifts.
  • Strong supervisory and people management skills.
  • Knowledge of production planning and operational metrics.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and reporting tools.
  • Understanding of safety regulations and quality systems.
  • Proven track record of improving performance in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage daily production operations to achieve targets.
  • Plan and schedule production to optimize resources.
  • Monitor performance, analyze KPIs, and implement improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and manage supervisors and production teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA).
  • Two dental plan options and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability plans covered by the company.
  • Parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
  • Employee Assistance Program for health support.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions.
Full Job Description
This position reports to: Manufacturing Unit Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will 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) across multiple shifts and production lines. 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.

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

This role is contributing to our NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operationin Pinetops, North Carolina.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets

  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to optimize labor, equipment, and materials

  • Monitor production performance, analyze KPIs, and implement corrective actions as needed

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

  • Develop, coach, and manage supervisors and production staff, fostering a high-performance culture

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational issues

Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelors degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 5+ years of experience as Manager of Production Operations involving multiple work shifts and production lines.

  • Strong people management or supervisory experience.

  • Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, and operational metrics.

  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools

  • Solid understanding of safety regulations and quality management systems.

  • Proven ability to drive performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.

  • Candidates must already have work authorization to work in the US.

Whats in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas, your energy, your ambition. Youll 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]

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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 6 100% employee paid up to maximums

  • Short Term Disability 6 up to 26 weeks 6 Company paid

  • Long Term Disability 6 60% of pay 6 Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.

  • Supplemental benefits 6 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

  • Parental Leave 6 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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