Production Operations Manager

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Pinetops, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
The Production Operations Manager oversees day-to-day production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-efficiency, while managing staff and driving continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll 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:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure efficient and cost-effective production results. Each day, you will be responsible to meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes (quantity, quality, budgeted costs, and proper productivity level) across multiple shifts and production lines. You will also showcase your expertise by developing programs, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations.
The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite

This role is contributing to our NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, North Carolina.
You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets

  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to optimize labor, equipment, and materials

  • Monitor production performance, analyze KPIs, and implement corrective actions as needed

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

  • Develop, coach, and manage supervisors and production staff, fostering a high-performance culture

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational issues

Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 5+ years of experience as Manager of Production Operations involving multiple work shifts and production lines.

  • Strong people management or supervisory experience.

  • Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, and operational metrics.

  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools

  • Solid understanding of safety regulations and quality management systems.

  • Proven ability to drive performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.

  • Candidates must already have work authorization to work in the US.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities 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 [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Onsite

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more

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

  • Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

  • 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 holidays.  Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in production operations management
  • Strong people management or supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of production planning and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools
  • Solid understanding of safety regulations and quality management systems
  • Proven ability to drive performance improvements
  • Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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