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Operations ManagerYour role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Each day, you will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.
The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite
This role is contributing to the Electrification business in Smart Power division at Nashik, India.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Identifying and recommending improvement opportunities and implements improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timeframe, quality, and cost requirements.
Approving the design for processes developed internally or externally and performing final tests with respect to the project.
Providing support to Production during the internal/external process/equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources.
Evaluating new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices.
Qualifications for the role
You are highly skilled in manufacturing process optimization, Lean Manufacturing, WCM, continuous improvement, line balancing, takt-time optimization, and waste elimination within a manufacturing/industrial environment.
You have 5 to 8 Years experience in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Operations, with hands-on exposure to process improvement, capacity planning, productivity improvement, manufacturing line setup, and industrialization activities.
Possess an enhanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, time & motion studies, capacity analysis, and manufacturing performance methodologies.
You are highly adept in manufacturing data analysis and performance monitoring, including KPIs such as OEE, productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, capacity utilization, cycle time, and lead time.
You are innovative around problem solving, process optimization, analytical thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement, with the ability to drive sustainable manufacturing improvements.
Have demonstrated track record in plant layout, material flow optimization, production line industrialization, equipment selection, CAPEX initiatives, and greenfield/brownfield manufacturing projects.
Degree in Industrial Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering from a reputed university; full-time education is preferred.
You are at ease communicating in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional and global teams.
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
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.
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Skills Required
- 5 to 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Operations
- Hands-on experience with process improvement, capacity planning, productivity improvement, manufacturing line setup, and industrialization activities
- Expertise in manufacturing process optimization, Lean Manufacturing, WCM, continuous improvement, line balancing, takt-time optimization, and waste elimination
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, time and motion studies, capacity analysis, and manufacturing performance methodologies
- Experience with manufacturing data analysis and performance monitoring, including OEE, productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, capacity utilization, cycle time, and lead time
- Problem-solving, process optimization, analytical thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous-improvement skills
- Track record in plant layout, material-flow optimization, production-line industrialization, equipment selection, CAPEX initiatives, and greenfield or brownfield manufacturing projects
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Full-time education from a reputed university
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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