Unit Manager

BlackBerry Inc.; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Company car

Job summary

ABB in Coleshill, UK, is seeking a senior operations leader to own the manufacturing unit, overseeing Production, Planning, Maintenance, Customer Service, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics. You will drive safety, efficiency, and cost optimization while aligning standards across the EMEA network.

The role requires a solid engineering background, leadership in manufacturing, and expertise in lean practices with SAP exposure.

Qualifications

• Solid degree in Engineering or comparable technical field.
• Several years of leadership experience in manufacturing/operations.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Coleshill manufacturing unit covering Production, Planning, Maintenance, Customer Service, Procurement, Quality, Operational Excellence and Logistics.
• Drive safety culture and health and safety of all employees and contractors at the site; improve HSE and environmental performance.
• Initiate and lead improvement programs to increase efficiency and resource utilization; share best practices across the EMEA network.
• Manage budget, CAPEX, and drive gross margin, productivity and cost optimization.
• Secure on-time delivery (SOTD/ROTD) and improve lead times in collaboration with Demand Planning and Logistics.
• Harmonize processes and KPIs across sites; support footprint and product portfolio optimization.

Skills

Lean / Operational Excellence

Leadership experience

Supply chain management

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master)

Tools

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:Regional Operations Manager__In this role, you will have the opportunity to take full ownership of our manufacturing unit in Coleshill (UK) – covering Production, Planning, Maintenance, Customer Service, Procurement, Quality, Operational Excellence and Logistics. As a member of the newly formed ELIP EMEA Operations Leadership Team, you will not only run your site, but actively shape common standards, KPIs and ways of working across our European manufacturing network. Each day, you will lead your teams to deliver safely, on time, in the right quality and at competitive cost. The work model for the role is: onsite, with the option of working from home in line with site-specific guidelines.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: HybridSafety first: Being accountable for the health and safety of all employees and contractors at the site, driving a strong safety culture, accident prevention and continuous improvement of HSE and environmental performance, including waste reduction.Operational Excellence: Initiating and leading improvement programs and projects that increase efficiency and resource utilization; implementing and sharing best practices within the EMEA network. You lead by example in applying standardized processes and management systems consistently in daily operations, making them a living part of how the site works.Site performance and financials: Running the unit in line with budget and annual targets; preparing the operating budget and investment plan (CAPEX); driving gross margin, productivity and cost optimization.Customer delivery: Securing on-time delivery (SOTD/ROTD), lead time and fulfilment performance in close cooperation with Demand Planning, Customer Service and Logistics.Quality: Executing the business quality strategy, ensuring day-to-day process control and reducing scrap, cost of poor quality and customer complaints (CCRP) through structured problem solving.Working capital: Managing inventory and material flow to improve inventory turns without compromising delivery performance.EMEA collaboration: Implementing the global and EMEA manufacturing strategy at the site, contributing to strategy development, harmonizing processes, reporting and KPIs, and supporting footprint, localization, product portfolio and system harmonization initiatives.People leadership: Leading, developing and coaching the site organization; ensuring the unit is properly organized, staffed and skilled; making recruitment and staffing decisions together with HR.Compliance and representation: Ensuring compliance with the ABB Code of Conduct, integrity standards, laws, norms and regulations applicable to the site; representing the unit towards internal stakeholders, authorities and third parties. Qualifications for the RoleSolid degree in Engineering or a comparable technical field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering; Bachelor/Master, Dipl.-Ing., HF/FH).Several years of leadership experience in manufacturing / operations, ideally as plant, unit or operations manager in series production; experience in extrusion, injection molding and/or metal processing is a strong advantage.Solid knowledge of Lean / Operational Excellence, supply chain and inventory management, as well as quality management systems according to ISO 9001. Hands-on experience with SAP is a must. Experience with further ISO management system standards is a strong advantage.Proven track record in improving safety, delivery, quality and cost performance and making results transparent through KPIs. Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is a strong advantage.Experience in leading changes and implementing common standards across sites or countries is a strong plus.A credible, trustworthy and hands-on leader with strong communication and integration skills, who takes initiative and develops people and ideas.Fluent in English, written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.BenefitsABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.Competitive salary25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assuranceFlexible 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 globallyEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous employee referral schemeCompany carPrivate medical cover for yourself and partnerGenerous 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 Installation Products Division, 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 multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee 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. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.Run What Runs the World. #RunwithABBBuilding 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.