Plant Manager - Modernization and Parts

About the role

ABB is hiring a Plant Manager for its Modernization and Parts business unit within the Electrification Service Division in Florence, South Carolina. The position reports to the Americas Operations Manager and covers production, engineering, procurement, quality, continuous improvement and logistics across several locations. It is an on-site role.

Key responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing strategy by implementing global and local plans, improving technology and capabilities, and running continuous improvement to boost profitability, quality and operational effectiveness.
• Lead multi-site operations to hit targets for revenue, EBITA%, cash flow, OTD, productivity, cost optimization and customer satisfaction, while keeping sourcing, logistics and supplier performance strong.
• Champion safety, compliance and standards by embedding HSE, integrity and quality requirements across all sites and ensuring adherence to global and local policies, tools and processes.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through organizational design, talent development, leadership appointments and participation in strategic planning, budgeting and long-term capability building.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or a technical field; advanced degree desirable.
• 15+ years of experience in operations, with manufacturing experience across multiple production lines.
• Experience in a service business, specific knowledge of the Electrification business and products, and prior experience with high mix, low volume product lines.
• Demonstrated leadership and a history of change management.
• Able to travel to multiple sites about 25% of the time, or as needed.

What we offer

• Medical plans (PPO or high-deductible with HSA), dental, vision, and company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long term disability coverage, supplemental insurance, and parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
• Employee assistance program, health advocate support, and an employee discount program.
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions and an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
• 11 paid holidays; salaried exempt positions get vacation under a permissive time-off policy.