Switchgear Production Leader
Mebane, NC - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll 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:
Americas Region Operational Excellence Project DirectorIn this role you will be responsible for leading a team within a production unit or line in the execution of production processes to transform parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely cost-effective manner. This role is in Electrification Services in Mebane NC ensuring continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes schedules procedures drawings quality and safety standards and policies.
The work model for the role is onsite in Mebane NC (#LI-Onsite)
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Resource allocation: Organizes and allocates resources to effectively and efficiently meet line production targets. Responds to resource issues as necessary. Leads capacity planning and resource optimization for the assigned area.
- Production scheduling and plan: Ensures that production scheduling and production plan meets the volume requirements agreed in the demand plan and defines inventory service levels.
- Equipment and facilities: Identifies and recommends technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary.
- Production execution: Ensures execution of volume conforming product and on-time delivery targets for the assigned production lines.
- Operations improvement: Identifies deficiencies in production area proposes improvement activities and oversees implementation of actions to improve production performance.
- Critical line issues: Manages the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams.
- People leadership and development: Ensures (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized staffed skilled and directed. Guides motivates and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies.
Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)
- Bachelors degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering or equivalent) with 5 years of experience or associates with 7 years and HS with 10 years; or alternately a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments in production/manufacturing environment or leadership.
- Relevant industry experience (specifically in breakers switchgears electrification manufacturing) is strongly preferred
- Sound knowledge of supply chain insourcing and outsourcing decisions and process and the electrification market.
- Knowledge of ERP (SAP)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to implement and support changes.
- Ability to travel an estimated 10%
- Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US
Whats in it for you
We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger
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.
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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 exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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About Company
ABB's Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV ... View more