Production Development Leader, Lean & Automation

ABB; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Employee share acquisition program

Continuous learning opportunities

Wellbeing benefits

Family benefits

Job summary

ABB in Helsinki seeks a Production Development Manager to lead the production development portfolio within the Motion High Power division. You will steer planning, execution of development projects and investments, and drive automation across the footprint while prioritising safety and quality.

The role requires several years in production development or management, strong Lean experience, and the ability to work in a multinational matrix.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in production development or production management.
• Experience with frequency converters or power electronics production.
• Proven ability to implement Lean and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluency in English and Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production development portfolio.
• Drive automation improvements and adoption of new production technologies.
• Ensure safety, health and environmental targets are met.
• Collaborate with Operations and key stakeholders in a multinational matrix.
• Champion continuous improvement using LEAN principles.
• Deliver productivity improvements and successful investments.

Skills

Production development management

Frequency converters production

Lean and continuous improvement

Leadership and team management

Multinational team collaboration

Fluent English and Finnish

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering/Operations management

Job description

ABB in Helsinki seeks a Production Development Manager to lead the production development portfolio within the Motion High Power division. You will steer planning, execution of development projects and investments, and drive automation across the footprint while prioritising safety and quality.

The role requires several years in production development or management, strong Lean experience, and the ability to work in a multinational matrix.