Continuous Improvement Manager

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This position reports to

Project Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

At ABB, you’ll deploy and lead the continuous improvement strategy for the North America HUB, supporting multiple sites and driving various projects. You will foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, mentoring and coaching teams to achieve operational excellence and drive improved results. Your contributions will drive efficiency and innovation in our production processes. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence. The work model for the role is: onsite (#Li-Onsite) This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division and you will be based out of Senatobia, MS. You will be mainly accountable for: • Deploy and lead strategy and objectives of the local organization to deliver the improvement framework in collaboration with local Operations team and business leaders. • Develop and help local teams develop automated production lines and foster awareness and commitment regarding continuous improvement at local management level. • Promote and lead improvement programs and projects within their own area of responsibility, with a hands-on (Gemba) and problem-solving approach as well as enable performance management at local unit with target setting and follow-up processes based on clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quantified facts. • Drive systematic benchmarking of external processes and techniques, incorporating relevant learnings into local ABB practices.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor of Science degree Engineering or related field.
• 10 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, six sigma principles and other process related standards.
• Working knowledge of process engineering software packages and possess CAD or AutoCAD skills.
• Experience in process simulations preferred, as well as experience in automation, plant layout design and logistics experience
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory 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_ English_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. myBenefitsABB.com