Operations Manager Secondary Gas Insulated Switchgear, Norway

OPERATIONS MANAGER

ABB Electrification offers a leadership role in a global technology company with a clear focus on sustainability and innovation.

At 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.

This position reports to the Business Manager Operations Europe Secondary Gas Insulated Switchgear Europe.

Your role and responsibilities:

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise ABB helps industries run at high performance while becoming more efficient productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB we call this Engineered to Outrun.

We are currently hiring a senior leader to head our production and engineering operations at our Secondary gas insulated switchgear manufacturing facility in Skien Norway. Your primary mission will be to ensure operational excellence and drive innovation while enabling the organization to scale effectively.

As Operations Manager at ABB Electrification Distribution Solutions you will be responsible for several production-related departments at the Skien site including production engineering planning and fulfilment and logistics. You will lead a team of 400 dedicated employees and collaborate closely with our sister plant in Poland. With strong growth and continuous innovation of our new SF6-free products this is a pivotal role offering exceptional opportunities for the right candidate. If this sounds like the kind of challenge you are looking for we would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business action plans aligned with ABBs strategy and targets
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity quality delivery and cost efficiency
• Ensure achievement of operational and financial targets including budget and profitability
• Foster a culture of safety customer focus and high performance
• Build and develop a capable and effective organization
• The role is based in Skien Norway

Qualifications for the role:

• University degree in engineering (industrial or mechanical) or relevant experience
• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing
• Broad management background and strong communication skills in English (Norwegian is a plus)
• Result-oriented pragmatic and customer-focused mindset
• Proven ability to build and lead diverse high-performing teams
• Collaborative culturally aware and open-minded

What we offer:

At ABB youre not just taking a job youre gaining an opportunity to grow. We place great emphasis on personal and career development offering an inclusive and flexible work environment where you can thrive. We believe that diversity is key to creating innovative solutions!

• The opportunity towork in an international company with engaging projects
• Focus on your personal development and career opportunities
• A collaborative work environment with an emphasis on collaboration and diversity
• Competitive salary along with comprehensive insurance and pension plans
• Access to on-site fitness facilities corporate sports activities and company cabins
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

We look forward to receiving your application and CV through ABBs job portal.
Application deadline: 29th October 2025

For your information this position will be handled by Skagerak Consulting. For more information about the position please contact our advisor at Skagerak Consulting: Erik Aasmundtveit phone:

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our collaboration with Meditor ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABBs guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.