Manufacturing Unit Manager

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This position reports to

Business Manager- Operations & Portfolio

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage all aspects related to the manufacturing unit, including the full scope of Production, Procurement, Logistics, Operational Quality, Operational Planning and Industrialization. The work model for the role is: onsite This role is contributing to the MV Switchgear Unit in Brno, Vídeňská. You will be mainly accountable for: • Leading the manufacturing process through line managers and together with approx. 600 employees • Ensuring that all switchgears are manufactured in a safe way, on time and in the right quality • Ensuring 5S system, highest quality, and health & safety standards (6S) • Focusing on internal processes, lean production, continuous people improvement, and increase of productivity • Team work based on coaching, goal engagement and leadership development in the pursuit of reaching strategic goals • Collaborate with other stakeholders locally and globally to ensure the team's goals are aligned • Co-operation on strategic planning with other departments • Participation in company projects, responsibility for rationalization, cost optimization programs, OPEX projects • Responsibility for the most effective production costs, layout, and technology according to the strategic development plan • Execution of orders according to customer needs and master plan • Operative planning, preparation & production • Ensurement of technical solutions of orders • Ensurement of requested delivery time • Responsibility for changes in the production and capacity planning adjustments • Responsibility for the quality of solutions and products • Responsibility for the education and motivation of people

Qualifications for the role

• High school or University degree
• 7+ Years experience in Management Position
• 7+ Years experience in Operation areas (Quality, Engineering, Production, Planning and Fullfillment)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and build organizational capabilities, robust systems and processes, and culture of high performance/excellence in operation and management
• Entrepreneurial attitude, excellent communication skills, and senior executive presence.
• Self-driven with networking, collaboration, and intercultural skills
• Excellent leadership and people development skills, relevant and successful change management experience
• Advanced English

More about us

Benefits: • Annual Incentive Plan • 5 weeks of vacation • Shorter working hours - 7.5 hours per day • Contribution to pension insurance • Retirement bonus • Subsidized meals in the company canteen • Additional leave for special life situations • Loyalty bonuses for years of service We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory