Manufacturing Unit Manager

ABB Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, seeks a Manufacturing Unit Manager to lead our Instrumentation business.

This onsite role oversees a standalone plant of roughly 230–240 employees, with end-to-end responsibility for Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, and financial performance. You will drive end-to-end manufacturing excellence, safe and profitable operations, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading medium-to-large manufacturing facilities with full operational accountability.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end operations management, planning, logistics, quality, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the manufacturing unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations.
• Deliver strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost metrics.
• Drive revenue, EBIT, cash flow, cost reduction, and operational excellence objectives.
• Support ongoing production transfers and footprint optimization initiatives.
• Lead the development of a new building and associated testing capabilities.
• Drive manufacturing optimization to support future business growth.
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related discipline

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:

Business Manager - E2E

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Unit Manager to lead our Instrumentation business in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a standalone manufacturing operation while maintaining strong performance in a dynamic and evolving environment.

This is more than a traditional Operations Manager role. As the leader of a manufacturing organization of approximately 230-240 employees, you will have end-to-end responsibility for Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, Operational Excellence, and the overall financial and fiduciary performance of the plant.

To be successful in this role, you bring a strong manufacturing and operations leadership background with proven experience leading complex industrial environments. You have successfully managed broad operational scopes that include production, planning, supply chain, logistics, quality, engineering, and continuous improvement.

You combine strong business acumen with hands-on leadership and are comfortable owning both operational and financial performance. Experience leading transformation, site optimization, production transfers, organizational change, or growth initiatives will be highly valued.

You are a people-first leader who builds trust quickly and creates followership through credibility, empathy, and clear communication. Your leadership style is confident and decisive, yet collaborative and adaptable. You know how to engage teams through change, navigate different perspectives, and create an environment where people feel respected, accountable, and motivated to perform.

International or multicultural experience is advantageous, as is the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

This position is fully onsite in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Regular presence on the manufacturing floor and close engagement with employees will be essential to building trust, driving performance, and leading the site's ongoing transformation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the manufacturing unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations.
• Deliver strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost metrics.
• Drive revenue, EBIT, cash flow, cost reduction, and operational excellence objectives.
• Support ongoing production transfers and footprint optimization initiatives.
• Lead the development of a new building and associated testing capabilities.
• Drive manufacturing optimization to support future business growth.
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Partner with local and global stakeholders to execute strategic manufacturing priorities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Significant experience in manufacturing, industrial, automation, engineering, or process industries.
• Experience leading medium‑to‑large manufacturing facilities with full operational accountability.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end operations management, planning, logistics, quality, and engineering.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence, productivity improvements, and business results.
• Experience managing change, transformation, or site expansion initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.

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.

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