Production Manager

Production Manager

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. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to
General Manager

Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will be leading the manufacturing and molding operations teams, driving efficient and cost-effective production results in accordance with quality and service targets. Each day, you will support the business by working closely with the EHS (Environment Health and Safety), Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials leaders and teams. You will also use your expertise in driving lean production techniques, EHS activities, and planning/controlling of systems to enhance value to the organization. The work model for the role is: Onsite. This role is contributing to the Electrification Installation Products division at the Manufacturing Facility in Hackettstown, NJ. You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Developing an annual operating budget and controlling costs including overhead expenditures related to the manufacturing process, indirect, and direct labor.
2. Developing improvements in areas of cost, quality, process, safety, and service to internal and external customers.
3. Partnering with engineering and maintenance managers to evaluate production processes, diagnose potential problems/issues and recommend and/or take appropriate corrective action.
4. Ensuring that operational policies/procedures and management systems are in place.
5. Hiring, retaining, and developing the operations team to support the strategic manufacturing plan.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering) and 10+ years of experience in production management.
• Knowledge of financial reports, operating budgets and problem solving techniques.
• Experience with quality and manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application.