ABB
Integrated Production Unit Leader (IPU)
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This position reports to: Operations Manager Your role and responsibilities
The Integrated Production Unit Leader (IPU) ensures efficient and cost-effective production results that meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes (quantity, quality, budgeted costs, and proper productivity level). The role encompasses planning and fulfillment, assembly, packaging and test for both in-house production and contract manufacturing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team within a Production unit or line to execute production processes, transforming parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Each day, you will ensure continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards and policies. You will also showcase your expertise by organizing and allocating resources to meet line production targets effectively and efficiently. The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, Virginia. You will be mainly accountable for: Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meet the volume requirements agreed upon in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels; Driving strong Health and Safety Culture. Recommending technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary; Identifying deficiencies in production area, proposing improvement activities, and overseeing implementation of actions to improve production performance. Managing the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams; Owning material fulfillment activities. Providing support to the Sales team, as required, during customer visits to explain the capabilities of the manufacturing facilities; Collaborating with Operational Excellence teams to integrate lean manufacturing principles into production processes. Qualifications for the role
Bachelor degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or related field PLUS minimum 8 years experience in manufacturing and production Demonstrated leadership of production teams and fulfillment teams. SAP experience required Manufacturing experience localizing new products Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the 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. 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.
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This position reports to: Operations Manager Your role and responsibilities
The Integrated Production Unit Leader (IPU) ensures efficient and cost-effective production results that meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes (quantity, quality, budgeted costs, and proper productivity level). The role encompasses planning and fulfillment, assembly, packaging and test for both in-house production and contract manufacturing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team within a Production unit or line to execute production processes, transforming parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Each day, you will ensure continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards and policies. You will also showcase your expertise by organizing and allocating resources to meet line production targets effectively and efficiently. The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, Virginia. You will be mainly accountable for: Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meet the volume requirements agreed upon in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels; Driving strong Health and Safety Culture. Recommending technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary; Identifying deficiencies in production area, proposing improvement activities, and overseeing implementation of actions to improve production performance. Managing the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams; Owning material fulfillment activities. Providing support to the Sales team, as required, during customer visits to explain the capabilities of the manufacturing facilities; Collaborating with Operational Excellence teams to integrate lean manufacturing principles into production processes. Qualifications for the role
Bachelor degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or related field PLUS minimum 8 years experience in manufacturing and production Demonstrated leadership of production teams and fulfillment teams. SAP experience required Manufacturing experience localizing new products Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the 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. 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.