Talent Pool - Production Manager

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This position reports to

HR Business Partner

Your role and 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). You will also showcase your expertise by developing programs, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations. The work model for the role is: #Li - Onsite This role is contributing to the Motion Large Motors & Generators division in Vadodara, India. You will be mainly accountable for: • Leading capacity planning and resource optimization for the assigned area • Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meets the volume requirements agreed in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels • Identifying and recommending technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary • Ensuring execution of volume, conforming product and on-time delivery targets for the assigned production lines • Identifying deficiencies in production area, propose improvement activities, and oversee implementation of actions to improve production performance • Managing the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams • Ensuring (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed • Guiding, motivating, and developing direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's Degree with 10 to 15 years of experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of scheduling and production control processes; supply chain insourcing and outsourcing decisions and process
• Experience in Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience and leadership and management
• Advanced understanding of excel and other database tools
• Strong ERP experience (SAP) Torque and AMSAP
• Experience in organizational change and change management

More about us

The Large Motors and Generators Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors and high voltage induction motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major industries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory