Production Operations Manager

ABB•Pinetops, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, the Production Operations Manager ensures efficient and cost-effective production results at the NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, North Carolina. The role manages plant equipment, personnel, and production processes across multiple shifts and production lines to meet order demand, specifications, quality standards, planning targets, budgeted costs, and productivity goals. The manager develops programs, projects, goals, and metrics to improve operational performance and optimize working capital throughout Operations. The role works with production teams and cross-functional partners to achieve safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience as a Manager of Production Operations involving multiple work shifts and production lines.
Demonstrated people management or supervisory experience.
Solid 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.
Ability to drive performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.
Already have work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Oversee 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, promoting an effective culture.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational issues.
Develop programs, projects, goals, and metrics to improve operational performance and optimize working capital.

Benefits

Choice of two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice of two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2 times base pay.
Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to 1 times base pay.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, employee-paid, up to maximums.
Company-paid short-term disability for up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to buy up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Employee-paid supplemental benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support resources for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation under a permissive time-away policy for salaried exempt positions.