Plant Manager Job at ABB, Fort Smith, AR

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  • ABB
  • Fort Smith, AR

Job Description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:
VP of Operations - North America

Your role and responsibilities:

Directs the development and implementation of all activities in the facility to meet business expectations for Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Cost, etc. Responsible for the financial planning and results of the facility achieving the annual operating plan. Support continuous improvement activities.

The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Facility Leadership & Compliance : Oversee all plant activities, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and a clean, hazard-free work environment aligned with world-class standards.
  • 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.
  • Strategic Planning & Collaboration : Align operations with SIOP goals, collaborate cross-functionally for growth, and manage budgets, cost reduction plans, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications for the role:
  • 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.
  • Leadership & Development : Proven ability to lead teams, coach others, assess development needs, and drive change management initiatives.
  • Lean & Problem-Solving Skills : Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement with solid project management capabilities.
  • 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
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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.

Why ABB?

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

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 [email protected] . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

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.

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#RunwithABB

#Runwhatrunstheworld

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Monday to Friday,

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