Production Manager

ABB Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bankolidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

ABB Limited is seeking a Production Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality and efficiency across the site in Stockport. You will partner with engineering, quality and supply chain teams to deliver products on time and to cost targets.

You will develop high-performing teams, implement lean initiatives and ensure strict adherence to HSE and regulatory standards while supporting business growth and long-term competitiveness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operations in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems in manufacturing is essential.
• Ability to establish, optimize, and govern manufacturing processes and systems.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, and performance data.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and SAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Define and execute strategies to support growth, productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Drive KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Optimize planning, capacity, resources and material flow for excellence.
• Champion lean improvements and data-driven decision making.
• Ensure quality, regulatory and HSE compliance while nurturing safety culture.
• Develop manufacturing teams and build organizational capability and engagement.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams.
• Manage budgets and drive productivity, cost and working capital improvements.
• Foster relationships with customers, suppliers and external partners for performance.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

ISO 9001 experience

ERP/MRP & SAP

KPIs & continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Electromechanical manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Job description

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:ELSE Cluster Manager North Europe__Job SummaryAs a Production Manager, you will lead and continuously improve manufacturing operations by establishing clear operational governance, driving performance excellence, and developing high-performing teams. You will hold end-to-end accountability for operational performance, ensuring that processes, systems, and capabilities scale effectively to support business growth. Through your leadership, the organization will deliver products safely, efficiently, predictably, on time, at the right cost, and to the highest quality standards, enabling sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.Our Team DynamicsOur 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 ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.- Work model: #Onsite· Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products.· Define and execute operational strategies that support business growth, productivity, and customer satisfaction.· Drive performance across key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.· Optimize production planning, capacity, resources, and material flow to ensure operational excellence.· Champion continuous improvement initiatives through lean manufacturing and data-driven decision making.· Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and HSE standards while fostering a culture of accountability and safety.· Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing teams, building organizational capability and employee engagement.· Partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives.· Manage operational budgets and drive productivity, cost optimization, and working capital improvements.· Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and external partners to support sustainable business performance.Qualifications for the Role· Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operations within a dynamic and growing environment.· Proven experience working with ISO 9001 quality management systems in a manufacturing setting.· Demonstrated ability to establish, optimize, and govern manufacturing systems and processes.· Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and manufacturing performance data.· Experience working with ERP/MRP and inventory management systems, with SAP experience considered an advantage.· Proven track record of leading, developing, and engaging teams, including performance management and talent development.· Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and balance competing priorities.· Experience driving performance through KPIs, operational reviews, and continuous improvement methodologies.· Experience in electronics and/or electromechanical manufacturing environments.· Experience managing outsourced manufacturing partners, including PCB assembly suppliers.· Solid knowledge of manufacturing Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements and risk management practices.BenefitsABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.· 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· Private medical cover· Generous bonus schemeFor the 6th 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.More about usABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division’s extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.