Switchgear Production Leader

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:** Americas Region Operational Excellence Project Director \_\_ In this role you will be responsible for leading a team within a production unit or line in the execution of production processes to transform parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely, cost-effective manner. This role is in Electrification Services in Mebane, NC, ensuring continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, quality and safety standards and policies. The work model for the role is onsite in Mebane, NC (#LI-Onsite) You will be mainly accountable for: - Resource allocation: Organizes and allocates resources to effectively and efficiently meet line production targets. Responds to resource issues as necessary. Leads capacity planning and resource optimization for the assigned area. - Production scheduling and plan: Ensures that production scheduling and production plan meets the volume requirements agreed in the demand plan and defines inventory service levels. - Equipment and facilities: Identifies and recommends technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary. - Production execution: Ensures execution of volume, conforming product, and on-time delivery targets for the assigned production lines. - Operations improvement: Identifies deficiencies in production area, proposes improvement activities, and oversees implementation of actions to improve production performance. - Critical line issues: Manages the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams. - People leadership and development: Ensures (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates, and develops, direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies. **Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)** - Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience, or associates with 7+ years and HS with 10+ years; or alternately a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments in production/manufacturing environment or leadership. - Relevant industry experience (specifically in breakers, switchgears, electrification manufacturing) is strongly preferred - Sound knowledge of supply chain insourcing and outsourcing decisions and process and the electrification market. - Knowledge of ERP (SAP) - Strong interpersonal skills - Ability to implement and support changes. - Ability to travel an estimated 10% - Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US **What's in it for you** We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger 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\_KnowYourRight…