Plant Manager

ABB•Ozark, AR

27d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: VP of Operations - North America 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. 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: 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Engineering, Business, or technical field) with a minimum of 8 years in leadership roles and 5 years in operations.
Proven ability to lead teams, coach others, assess development needs, and drive change management initiatives.
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement with solid project management capabilities.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective networks and gain commitment across teams.
Deep understanding of financial controls, budgeting, organizational awareness, and aligning operations with business goals.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
7 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

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.
Oversee all plant activities, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and a clean, hazard-free work environment aligned with world-class standards.
Drive manufacturing strategy, lean principles, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet financial targets, optimize resources, and deliver defect-free products on time.
Build and lead a skilled, motivated workforce through coaching, succession planning, and fostering a high-morale, union-free workplace with open communication.
Align operations with SIOP goals, collaborate cross-functionally for growth, and manage budgets, cost reduction plans, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

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.