Operations Manager
ABB · Fort Smith, AR
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at ABB (industrial) in Fort Smith, AR.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $114k–$161k.
Median of the low and high ends of 369 live postings that list pay, out of 1126 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live production postings in Arkansas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- SAP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at ABB
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- 2
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- 3
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- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: ABB in Fort Smith
4 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- 3rd Shift Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- 2nd Shift Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor
Full description from ABBAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
Ensure 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).
Responsible for safe operations, operating within the quality specifications of the company, and meeting production standards and goals. Will oversee all areas of production, including managing shift & area managers, working with scheduling to ensure on time delivery, working with quality and engineering to ensure product is meeting specifications, and working with safety to ensure that the production employees have a safe work environment. Ensure positive communications with production supervisors, and the hourly production employees. Create a fair and consistent employee relations environment and lead by example. Will oversee the plant training function to ensure an effective employee training program. Be proactive with cross training and compliance training for all employees.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
for the role
- ◆Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years OR Associate’s degree with 12+ years experience in manufacturing related roles such as production, purchasing, planning, or scheduling management, including 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
- ◆Proven leadership ability with experience supervising teams, leading projects, and driving results in fast-paced, changing environments.
- ◆Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve manufacturing and operational challenges.
- ◆Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, quality management systems, and continuous improvement methodologies; Lean certification preferred.
- ◆Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- ◆Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
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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
Plant Manager
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The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite
You will be mainly accountable for
- •Lead safe, compliant, and quality-focused operations by maintaining world-class HSE standards, mitigating risks, and ensuring defect-free, on-time delivery that meets customer requirements.
- •Develop and lead a high-performing workforce through effective talent management, employee engagement, performance coaching, workforce flexibility, and a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
- •Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement by implementing lean principles, optimizing productivity and working capital, reducing costs, improving quality and delivery performance, and achieving operational goals and metrics.
- •Manage business performance and customer engagement through budget ownership, resource optimization, manufacturing capability support for customer visits, and alignment of operations with business growth objectives.
More about us
ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
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_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities 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.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mob