Operations manager
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
ABB is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for their plant in Blučina, Czechia. This full-time, on-site role involves leading a significant plant relocation and the transition to a new manufacturing approach. The manager will oversee daily operations, drive strategic priorities, achieve KPIs, and develop a team of direct reports and their respective teams.
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for the day-to-day functioning and performance of the plant.
- Lead and coordinate key operational areas including manufacturing, logistics, quality, planning, and technology.
- Set strategic priorities and translate them into concrete action plans and measurable results.
- Achieve key KPIs in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, costs, and resource utilization.
- Successfully manage the plant relocation and prepare the organization and processes for the new manufacturing model.
- Identify opportunities to increase productivity, optimize material flows, reduce waste, and improve working capital efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, planning, procurement, and other key functions.
- Lead and develop the management team, set clear priorities, and create an environment of accountability, trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor, communicating directly with manufacturing personnel.
Requirements
- Experienced manufacturing leader with proven results and the ability to lead people and drive change.
- 12+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrable experience leading teams.
- 5+ years of experience managing managers preferred.
- Ability to combine long-term strategic thinking with day-to-day operational management.
- Decision-making based on data, understanding of KPIs, budgets, productivity, costs, and resource utilization.
- Experience in manufacturing, planning, quality, logistics, supply chain, or continuous improvement.
- Ability to lead people through change and set priorities.
- Visible leadership presence on the shop floor and clear communication skills.
- Fluent Czech language proficiency at a very high level.
- Minimum C1 level of English.
- University degree, ideally in a technical or economic field; relevant experience can be an adequate substitute.
- Safety, responsibility, and ethical conduct as part of leadership approach.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies is an advantage.
Benefits
- Significant influence over the future direction of the plant and its operations.
- Opportunity to lead an organization growing from approximately 400 to 500 employees.
- Key role in the plant relocation and implementation of the new manufacturing model.
- Direct impact on manufacturing, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction results.
- Collaboration across the entire organization and with international teams.
- Opportunity to develop managers, their teams, and the overall operating culture.
- Role with high levels of responsibility, visibility, and real impact on the plant's future development.
- Flexible working hours
- Option to work from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution
- Annual financial bonus
- Company car for personal use
- 25 days of vacation
- Annual salary review
- Opportunity for further career growth in the Czech Republic and worldwide
- MultiSport card
- Meal allowance
- Contribution to the benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary)
- Referral bonus for recommending a new employee
- Opportunity for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences
- Company events (Christmas party, team buildings, family days, and more)
- Assistance line – professional psychological counseling
- Additional leave for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents
- Office with good transport accessibility
- Accident insurance
- Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
- Discounts with our partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train travel, etc.)
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Company
ABB
Job Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Blučina, Czechia
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, No Formal Education
Applicants
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