Plant Manager
Abb
Lead plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, financial performance, and continuous improvement.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fort Smith, AR
Onsite
Company Size
105,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
strategic planning
lean manufacturing
continuous improvement
budget management
team development
safety compliance
- Strategic Planning & Collaboration: Align operations with SIOP goals, collaborate cross-functionally for growth, and manage budgets, cost reduction plans, and customer satisfaction initiatives.
- Operational Excellence & Performance: Drive manufacturing strategy, lean principles, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet financial targets, optimize resources, and deliver defect-free products on time.
- Team Development & Culture: Build and lead a skilled, motivated workforce through coaching, succession planning, and fostering a high-morale, union-free workplace with open communication.
- Facility Leadership & Compliance: Oversee all plant activities, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and a clean, hazard-free work environment aligned with world-class standards.
What you bring
six sigma
pmp
lean
leadership
communication
bachelor’s
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective networks and gain commitment across teams.
- Business & Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial controls, budgeting, organizational awareness, and aligning operations with business goals.
- Preferred Experience Includes: Master’s Degree – 12 or more years of management experience within manufacturing, engineering or business with at least 5 years in industrial manufacturing – Lean Master / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification – PMP Certification
- Leadership & Development: Proven ability to lead teams, coach others, assess development needs, and drive change management initiatives.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
- Lean & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement with solid project management capabilities.
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Engineering, Business, or technical field) with a minimum of 8 years in leadership roles and 5 years in operations.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Vision benefit
- Employee discount program
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- must already have us work authorization; no visa sponsorship offered.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1883
Year established
The company was established in 1883, marking the beginning of its journey as a global technology leader.
- A global technology leader with a rich history of innovation.
- Focuses on electrification, automation, robotics, and digitalization for global industries.
- Delivers solutions to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
- A key player in sectors like utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
- Notable projects include electrification of rail networks, automation in factories, and energy-efficient grid solutions.
- Continues to lead in integrating cutting-edge technologies, combining the digital and physical worlds.
- Customer orientation
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
- Integrity
- Accountability
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions across operations and supply chain.
- Sustainability at the core of business model
- Reduction of CO2 emissions in operations and supply chain
- Committed to renewable energy
- Energy efficiency solutions for customers
- Increased use of recycled materials in products
- Support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals
24% Women Leadership
Gender Diversity in Leadership
Percentage of leadership positions held by women in the organization.
30% Target by 2025
Target Goal for Women
Aim to increase women in leadership roles to 30% by 2025.
- Partnerships with global organizations to promote inclusion
- Focused efforts on empowering women in technical fields
- Promotion of a culture of respect and equal opportunity
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