Production & Maintenance Manager

ABB LTD; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Nottingham seeks an Operations Manager to oversee production, ensuring efficiency and safety while driving continuous improvement within the team. Candidates should possess 5-8 years of experience in operations or maintenance, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in operations or maintenance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the production team, ensuring safety and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage the annual production budget.
• Implement improvements in production processes to enhance productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

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: Unit Manager.

You will be responsible for ensuring efficient and cost-effective production results that meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes. 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.

What\'s in it for you? We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You\'ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you\'ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. Work model: Onsite at our Nottingham facility.

• Leading and developing the production team while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepares annual production budget, oversees progress, and determines actions to cost issues as necessary in order to manage operations within the budget and resources.
• Develops programs, goals, and metrics to optimize operational performance and working capital while implementing improvements in production processes to enhance productivity and resource utilization.
• Develops and executes plans to reduce non-value-added costs, reduce waste, and delight customers by delivering products on time and ensuring adequate product quality.
• Oversees the creation of maintenance subcontracts and manages the subcontractor jointly with other involved disciplines, including Supply Chain Management.
• Leading the planning and implementation of maintenance, testing, and inspection schedules to ensure the facility team operates in a safe and efficient manner, prolonging equipment lifespan, mitigating the risk of failures, and fulfilling statutory obligations. Assessing buildings and recommending actions for improvement in line with ABB\'s Green Real Estate approach.
• 5-8 years of experience in operations, building management, or maintenance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes, machinery, and quality control, with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices for a safe working environment.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage unplanned events, and focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

About ABB Installation Products Division

(formerly Thomas&Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division\'s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes products such as Ty-Rap cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems for conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its brands including Elastimold reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions. Join us and be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunsTheWorld.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme

For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation\'s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.