Production Operations Manager

ABB•Pinetops, NC

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. This position reports to: Manufacturing Unit Manager 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 Operation in 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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