Operations Manager (m/f/d)

ABB Strategic Supply Unit Manager

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: SSU Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end operations for our Strategic Supply Unit including European Distribution Center operated by a 3PL-run and in-house modification/CTO workshop. Own safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance. Drive the operating system (standards, routines, governance), align S&OP with Planning, and build a high-performing, learning-oriented culture to deliver short lead times, high reliability, and cost-efficient service.

The work model for the role is: LiHybrid

This role is contributing to the Motion - IEC LV Motors in Europe.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while monitoring and reporting progress and results.
• Owning the operating performance of the Strategic Supply Unit including EDC and modification workshop: safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Preparing annual budget, overseeing progress, and determining measures to address cost-related issues as necessary, to manage operations within the allocated budget and resources.
• Ensuring that your own area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed.
• Influencing 3PL leaders to drive performance, safety culture, and customer-centric behaviors.
• Ensuring that the organization takes into account an overall value chain perspective to meet customer expectations as per agreed quality, service levels, and lead time.

You will join a high performing and dynamic team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the Role

• 10+ years in EDC/warehouse operations and 3PL management within industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in contract/SLA governance, performance turnarounds, and continuous improvement with 3PL providers.
• Hands-on experience setting up and/or running modification/CTO operations.
• Strong ERP/WMS/TMS proficiency (SAP preferred); data analytics and KPI management.
• Solid knowledge of EU trade compliance, Incoterms, and logistics regulatory frameworks.
• Proven Lean/CI practitioner, certification a plus.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management. English language proficiency allowing for effective communication, and fluent command of Polish is a must.
• Category B driving license and willingness to business travel.

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.

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