Plant Manager

ABB; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB in the United States seeks a seasoned plant leader to direct manufacturing operations in Flowery Branch. You will oversee safety, quality, and customer service while driving lean improvements and cost discipline. This role reports to the Direct of Mfg. MOMN - East and is onsite at the facility.

You will lead a team, develop talent, and ensure alignment with the business plan, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver defect-free products on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or technical field with 10+ years in leadership roles and 5+ years in operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, coach, and drive change management initiatives.
• Lean Manufacturing background with root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directs development and implementation of plant activities to meet Safety, Quality, and Customer Service metrics.
• Owns financial planning and results to achieve annual operating plan; supports continuous improvements.
• Leads culture and development of a skilled workforce; fosters open communication and succession planning.
• Aligns operations with SIOP goals and manages budgets, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PMP Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

ERP systems

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

Direct of Mfg. MOMN - East

The work model for the role is

Onsite

Your role and responsibilities

Directs the development and implementation of all activities in the facility to meet business expectations for Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Cost, etc. Responsible for the financial planning and results of the facility achieving the annual operating plan. Support continuous improvement activities.

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.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Facility Leadership & Compliance: Oversee all plant activities, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and a clean, hazard-free work environment aligned with world-class standards.
• Operational Excellence & Performance: Drive manufacturing strategy, lean principles, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet financial targets, optimize resources, and deliver defect-free products on time.
• Team Development & Culture: Build and lead a skilled, motivated workforce through coaching, succession planning, and fostering a high-morale, union-free workplace with open communication.
• Strategic Planning & Collaboration: Align operations with SIOP goals, collaborate cross-functionally for growth, and manage budgets, cost reduction plans, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications for the role

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Engineering, Business, or technical field) with a minimum of 10 years in leadership roles and 5 years in operations.
• Leadership & Development: Proven ability to lead teams, coach others, assess development needs, and drive change management initiatives.
• Lean & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement with solid project management capabilities.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective networks and gain commitment across teams.
• Business & Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial controls, budgeting, organizational awareness, and aligning operations with business goals.
• Preferred Experience Includes: Master’s Degree – 8 to 10 years of management experience within manufacturing, engineering or business with at least 5 years in industrial manufacturing – Lean Master / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification – PMP Certification
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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