Production Unit ManagerAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
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Production Manager

Your role and responsibilities

As the Production Unit Manager at ABB in Senatobia, MS, this position is responsible for managing an assigned product group within the factory operations accountable for Safety, Quality, Revenue Achievement, Productivity & Efficiency. This operations position provides direct guidance to Production Supervisors and 200+ hourly associates and is required to function as the area continuous improvement (lean) champion.This role will need to work onsite (#LI-Onsite) in our Senatobia, MS facility.You will be mainly accountable for:- Creating, implementing, and reviewing production and manufacturing strategy. Working with other functions to make optimization plan for the product group assigned to increase operational excellence and customer delivery requirements.- Ensuring that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed for a flexible, skilled workforce. Managing (with HR Support) development and accountability of production organization.- Enabling achievement of established business targets, through definition and governance of improvement actions as needed. Focusing on achievement of Safety, Quality, Revenue, Productivity, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction.- Implementing HSE initiatives and maintain business compliance standards and regulations. Creating, operating and sustaining a clean, safe working environment that meets world class standards to eliminate safety risk and potential hazards on factory floor.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related field preferred, OR Associates Degree with 8 Years Experience in ManufacturingMinimum 5 years of manufacturing/project management experience. Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologiesStrong ERP experience in Americas SAP (AMSAP) or SAP Torque. (Strong demonstrated experience in other ERP is considered)Advanced understanding of Microsoft ExcelQuality management tools and databases Must be analytical and well organized. 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.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe 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 ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.