Plant Manager - Hickory, NC

ABB

2d•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. ABB is searching for a Plant Manager (internally titled as "Manufacturing Unit Manager") to support our Hickory, NC manufacturing facility and be able to continue the success of the team and continue to build our operation to be best in class. In this role, you will manage all aspects related to operations of a local manufacturing unit, including the full scope of Production, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Operational Excellence, and Logistics. With a direct reporting team of around 5 folks within the facility, there are approximately 60 folks under the direct and indirect supervision of this role. This position will need to be able to work onsite in our Hickory, NC manufacturing facility (#LI-Onsite) and ABB would consider relocation assistance for the right candidate for the position. You will be mainly accountable for:

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, etc.) required, Masters/MBA nice to have.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing related roles; involved with either Operations, Manufacturing, Materials, and/or Production.
Technically savvy and fluent and provide communication and value in technical discussions.
Possesses strong leadership skills at both a high level for general plant operations, as well as a strong mentoring/coaching background when it comes to developing and engaging with employees across the facility (from staff to shop floor).
Fluency in English required
Ability to maintain standard/minimal business travel (5-10%)
Candidates must already possess work authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Masters/MBA nice to have.
Related industry experience a plus but not required (electrification, solar, energy, automotive, etc.).

Responsibilities

Implementing the global business unit/product group manufacturing strategy in the country within their own area of responsibility; Providing input on global business unit/product group strategy.
Developing proactive strategies to increase business profits, customer satisfaction, and operational effectiveness; Ensuring achievement of established targets by overseeing progress and defining improvement actions as needed.
Focusing on achievement of operating cash flow, project on-time and on-cost, Requested On-Time Delivery (ROTD), and cost reduction; Implementing localization plan; Improving manufacturing technology and competence in line with business unit/product group strategy.
Executing business unit/product group quality strategy; Driving quality improvement through target setting, monitoring, and benchmarking to continuously improve processes.

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.