As Site Operations Manager, you own the Coleshill manufacturing unit and lead across Production, Planning, Maintenance, Customer Service, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics. You will help shape regional standards and KPIs within the EMEA network, ensuring safe, on-time delivery with quality at competitive cost. You report to the Regional Operations Manager and operate onsite with a hybrid work option aligned to site guidelines. This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic alignment to ABB’s global manufacturing strategy, delivering impact at scale.
Pay / Benefits
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Private medical cover for you and partner
Company car
Responsibilities
Drive safety culture and health & safety performance for all employees and contractors
Lead and implement Operational Excellence programs to boost efficiency and resource use
Standardize processes and management systems across daily operations
Manage unit budget, CAPEX, and financial targets to improve gross margin and productivity
Secure on-time delivery and optimize lead times with Demand Planning, Customer Service and Logistics
Oversee quality strategy, control processes, and reduction of scrap and customer complaints
Manage working capital via inventory and material flow optimization
Collaborate across the EMEA network to harmonize processes, KPIs and standards
Develop people, lead recruitment decisions with HR, and ensure site staffing and capabilities
Ensure compliance with Code of Conduct and applicable laws; represent site to authorities and third parties
Key requirements
Engineering degree and several years of leadership experience in manufacturing/operations
Experience as plant/unit/operations manager in series production
Knowledge of Lean/Operational Excellence, supply chain, and ISO 9001 quality management
Hands-on experience with SAP (mandatory)
Experience with ISO management systems (an advantage)
Proven track record in improving safety, delivery, quality and cost via KPIs
Ability to lead change and implement standards across sites or countries
Strong communication and integration skills; fluent in English; additional languages advantageous
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