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Your role and responsibilities

In this role as the Global Manufacturing Manager, you will have the opportunity to implement strategic actions to define the manufacturing footprint and improve operating efficiency, quality, and productivity in line with the strategy in the Global Product Group (GPG) NEMA Enclosed Products (and the NAM C&I Agile Unit).

You will be mainly accountable for:

Define and lead the GPG product manufacturing footprint roadmap and improve customer satisfaction by working closely with the manufacturing hub to improve delivery service levels.

Reduce operating costs in a safe working environment and work closely with the GPG manager for delivery of overall GPG objectives and targets.  The objectives and targets include Product Cost, Net Working Capital, CapEx, Projects On-time and On-cost, Quality PPM and Product Optimization through Design (POD).

Drive improvement actions to ensure achievement of established GPG targets and contribute to decisions on production & engineering technology: degree of automation, operations processes standardization, equipment supplier base requirements and maintenance process definition.

Support implementation of continuous improvement projects on-site.

Qualifications for the role

Masters degree in Engineering PLUS minimum 10 years working with manufacturing environments to lead operations, develop new products, implement new R&D product introductions or establish supply chain solutions

Extensive experience with NEMA one-line products such as switchboards, power panelboards, lighting panelboards, circuit breakers and safety switches, preferred

Strong skills required in the following areas:

Executive presence to represent the GPG with key stakeholders

Written, verbal and presentation communications

Demonstrated ability to excel in leading, coaching and influencing remote teams

Recognized as a collaborator and trusted business partner

Change agent with high sense of ownership, urgency and drive for results

Analytical problem-solving skills with a high solutions orientation to improve operations or resolve complex problems

Recognized ability to thrive in an agile working environment

Fluency in English

Ability to travel globally 30-40%

Preferred locations: Bloomfield, CT, Cary, NC, or Atlanta, GA

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.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $138,800 and $231,200 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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