Production Manager
Hackettstown, NJ 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Production ManagerTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

As a Production Manager, you will be leading the manufacturing and molding operations teams, driving efficient and cost-effective production results in accordance with quality and service targets. You will work closely with the EHS (Environment Health and Safety) , engineering, maintenance, and materials leaders and teams. You will be self-motivated and will use your expertise in driving lean production techniques, EHS activities, and planning/controlling of systems to enhance value to the organization.

This is a position with global grade

12

This position reports to

Plant Manager

Your responsibilities

  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
  • Create an environment which is responsive to satisfying customer needs.
  • Develop a functional strategic plan which supports the two-year Manufacturing Strategic Plan.
  • Evaluate and recommend allocation of resources necessary to meet the manufacturing plan, e.g, equipment, people and overtime.
  • Develop annual operating budget and control costs including overhead expenditures related to the manufacturing process, indirect, and direct labor.
  • Communicate and control significant manufacturing variances against measurement results to plan and recommend appropriate action plan.
  • Execute the master production schedule/MRP relative to price, quality, and delivery.
  • Use modern manufacturing and quality techniques to ensure that processes are documented.
  • Ensure that operational policies/procedures and management systems are in place.
  • Ensure communication takes places with employees on departmental, plant, and company performance.
  • Partner with engineering and maintenance managers to evaluate production processes, diagnose potential problems/issues and recommend and/or take appropriate corrective action.
  • Ensure that EHS is prioritized including utilization of safety equipment and guarding, Right-to-Know program, and minimization or elimination of hazardous materials.
  • Communicate risk management plan expectations to employees and measure performance to plan.
  • Hire, retain, and develop the operations team to support the strategic manufacturing plan.
  • Set performance expectations, measure outcomes, and reward people.
  • Suggest and implement ideas to eliminate waste and continually improve processes.
  • Develop improvements in areas of cost, quality, process, safety, and service to internal and external customers.
Your background

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in production management.
  • Knowledge of financial reports, operating budgets, 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.
Benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Healthcare plan
  • Wellbeing program
More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts),is the number one manufacturer of electrification products in North America with a 125-year history of providing innovation and customer- focused solutions for connecting and protecting electrical systems, as well as a unique differentiated medium voltage offering. Our products are used all around you, every day - orbiting the earth, working on Mars, on the fastest trains we ride, in the fastest cars of the world, crossing oceans, in factories producing your food, in the tallest buildings of the world, in the most modern hotels and in the walls of your home. With a portfolio of more than 200,000 products marketed under more than 38 premium brand names, our Division offerings are found wherever electricity is used. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.


Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc.

ABB Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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