Integrated Production Unit Leader

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an Integrated Production Unit Leader (IPU) in Richmond, VA, to drive efficient and cost‑effective production. You will oversee planning, fulfillment, assembly, packaging and test for both in‑house production and contract manufacturing.

You will lead a production unit team, allocate resources, monitor volumes, schedules, and quality, and partner with safety and lean initiatives to meet targets and budget. A Bachelor degree and SAP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or related field with at least 8 years in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership of production and fulfillment teams.
• SAP experience required; ability to localize new products.
• Work authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production scheduling and plans meet demand and inventory service levels; drive Health and Safety culture.
• Lead a production unit or line to execute production processes, transforming parts into ABB products.
• Organize and allocate resources to meet line production targets efficiently.
• Support Sales during customer visits to explain manufacturing capabilities and lean improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Team management

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

This position reports to:

Operations Manager

The work model for the role is:

Onsite, Richmond, Virginia

Your role and responsibilities:

The Integrated Production Unit Leader (IPU) ensures 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 (quantity, quality, budgeted costs, and proper productivity level). The role encompasses planning and fulfillment, assembly, packaging and test for both in-house production and contract manufacturing.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team within a Production unit or line to execute production processes, transforming parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Each day, you will ensure continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards and policies. You will also showcase your expertise by organizing and allocating resources to meet line production targets effectively and efficiently.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meet the volume requirements agreed upon in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels; Driving strong Health and Safety Culture.
• Recommending technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary; Identifying deficiencies in production area, proposing improvement activities, and overseeing implementation of actions to improve production performance.
• Managing the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams; Owning material fulfillment activities.
• Providing support to the Sales team, as required, during customer visits to explain the capabilities of the manufacturing facilities; Collaborating with Operational Excellence teams to integrate lean manufacturing principles into production processes.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or related field PLUS minimum 8 years experience in manufacturing and production
• Demonstrated leadership of production teams and fulfillment teams.
• SAP experience required
• Manufacturing experience localizing new products
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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