Continuous Improvement Leader

ABB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Modernization Operations Manager Your role and responsibilities: As the Continuous Improvement Leader, you will have the opportunity to deploy and lead the continuous improvement strategy for a local organizational unit, including creating 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 leading programs and projects to improve and sustain local business performance. This is an on-site position based in Florence, SC. This role is contributing to the Electrification Service division, Modernization & Parts business in the Americas. You will be mainly accountable for: Drive Operational Excellence: Develop and execute strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, improve quality, and align operations with organizational goals through Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies. Lead Change & Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Champion change management efforts, partner with business leaders, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance improvement across all functions. Manage Improvement Portfolio & Performance Insights: Oversee business improvement projects, track KPIs and value delivery, assess risks, and provide clear reporting and analysis to guide decision‑making and resource allocation. Build Capability & Sustain Improvements: Train, coach, and equip employees with tools for continuous improvement; ensure process changes are implemented, evaluated, documented, and refined to maintain long‑term operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
Proven experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or related roles, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership positions.
Strong knowledge of operational excellence methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management.
Knowledge and ability to implement basic Lean/Flex Flow concepts: 5S, Standard Work, One Piece Flow, Kanban, Poka Yoke, Value Added activity, and the seven forms of waste
Leadership experience, either as a line manager, or working with management and strategy. This includes a collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills.
Hands on approach, a solid understanding of different functions within a business to provide a holistic view to stakeholders.
Willingness to travel occasionally as per business needs, around 20%.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, improve quality, and align operations with organizational goals through Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Champion change management efforts, partner with business leaders, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance improvement across all functions.
Oversee business improvement projects, track KPIs and value delivery, assess risks, and provide clear reporting and analysis to guide decision‑making and resource allocation.
Train, coach, and equip employees with tools for continuous improvement; ensure process changes are implemented, evaluated, documented, and refined to maintain long‑term operational excellence.

Benefits

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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.