Operations Manager
ABB
ABB Smart Power Manufacturing Unit Leader
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:
Production Manager
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you will lead the production in the Smart Power manufacturing unit in Västerås, with full accountability of running the day-to-day operations as well as creating and implementing plans to establish the factory of the future.
In this role you will lead the organization in the transformation of parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely and cost-effective manner, developing programs, projects, goals, and metrics to help the organization achieve the highest level of operational performance. You will be a part of the manufacturing unit management team and run your own management team for operations.
The main task in this role will be to lead all co-workers towards common goals and ensure that we constantly improve internal processes and tools. This will be achieved by your engaging leadership style that inspires a safe, positive and efficient work environment.
You will lead a team of 9 line managers. This includes IPU-managers, production supervisors, maintenance manager, IS/IT, and production and product development.
You will be responsible for the health and safety, delivery performance, quality and cost efficiency of the production.
The Integrated Production Units will also be part of your scope, IPUs are cross-functional teams lead by IPU managers. The IPUs are accountable for the end-to-end delivery process of our products, focusing on operative KPIs and continuous improvements.
Developing the production by increasing the level of automation and digitalization as well as reducing our environmental impact will be key for your success.
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.
Qualifications for the Role
Master of Science or other academic degree in a relevant field
At least 5 years of experience from a managerial position within production or similar.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with a collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
The ability to motivate and engage other people, and the skills required to make strategic decisions and run the daily operations
Knowledge and practical experience of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
Knowledge of digitalization and automation of a production unit is a plus
Fluency in English and Swedish is mandatory
What's in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
More about us
ABB Electrification enables safe, smart, and sustainable solutions for energy distribution and management. The business focuses on advancing technologies that support the global energy transition and electrified future. Employees contribute to innovative projects across industries, infrastructure, and buildings worldwide.