Production Operations Manager

ABB; Pinetops (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision benefit

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

401k plan

Employee discount

Job summary

ABB NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, NC, seeks a seasoned Production Operations Manager to lead multiple shifts and lines, driving safety, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. You will manage plant personnel, optimize processes, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to sustain high performance across the site.

The role emphasizes developing teams, implementing Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and improving capital productivity while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as Manager of Production Operations involving multiple work shifts and production lines.
• Strong people management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, and operational metrics.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Proven ability to drive performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must already have work authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to optimize labor, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor production performance, analyze KPIs, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Develop, coach, and manage supervisors and production staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational issues.

Skills

People management

Production planning

Lean Six Sigma

ERP/MRP

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP

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:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

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Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure efficient and cost-effective production results. Each day, you will be responsible to 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) across multiple shifts and production lines. You will also showcase your expertise by developing programs, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations.

The work model for the role is:

This role is contributing to our NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, North Carolina.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets


• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to optimize labor, equipment, and materials


• Monitor production performance, analyze KPIs, and implement corrective actions as needed


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards


• Develop, coach, and manage supervisors and production staff, fostering a high-performance culture


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies


• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational issues

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• 5+ years of experience as Manager of Production Operations involving multiple work shifts and production lines.


• Strong people management or supervisory experience.


• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, and operational metrics.


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools


• Solid understanding of safety regulations and quality management systems.


• Proven ability to drive performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.


• Candidates must already have work authorization to work in the US.

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 affirming 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 affirming 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


• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks


• 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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