Production Operations Manager
ABB · Pinetops, NC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at ABB (industrial) in Pinetops, NC. Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to optimize labor, equipment, and materials.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $114k–$166k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 49 production engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 48 other live production postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)
Typical $114k–$166k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- ✓ Lean 43%
- ✓ Six Sigma 31%
- Automation 24%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at ABB
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- 2
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: ABB in Pinetops
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Full description from ABBAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure efficient and cost-effective production results. Each day, you will be responsible to 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) across multiple shifts and production lines. You will also showcase your leadership skills by developing programs, projects, goals, and metrics to improve the organization’s operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations.
The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite
This role is contributing to our NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, North Carolina.
for the role
- ◆Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- ◆5+ years of experience as Manager of Production Operations involving multiple work shifts and production lines.
- ◆Demonstrated people management or supervisory experience.
- ◆Solid knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, and operational metrics.
- ◆Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools
- ◆Solid understanding of safety regulations and quality management systems.
- ◆Ability to drive performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.
- ◆Candidates already have work authorization to work in the US.
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. #LI-Onsite
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This position reports to
Manufacturing Unit Manager
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You will be mainly accountable for
- •Oversee and manage day-to-day production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets
- •Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to optimize labor, equipment, and materials
- •Monitor production performance, analyze KPIs, and implement corrective actions as needed
- •Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- •Develop, coach, and manage supervisors and production staff, promoting an effective culture
- •Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- •Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational issues
Health, Life & Disability
- •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.
- •Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- •Vision benefit
- •Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- •Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- •Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- •Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- •Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- •Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- •Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- •Employee discount program
Retirement
- •401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- •Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.co