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This position reports to
Continuous Improvement Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the deployment of the continuous improvement strategy at a global organizational level, including promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Each day, you will mentor and coach teams globally to achieve operational excellence. You will also showcase your expertise by leading projects to improve and sustain business performance.
The work model for the role is: remote
This role is contributing to the Electrification Installation Products division in {insert region}. Main stakeholders are transportation and trade within ABB.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Escalating to relevant stakeholders, as necessary, to remove roadblocks that prevent the successful implementation and adoption of continuous improvement initiatives at the global level and helping facilitate cases of conflicting priorities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Facilitating significant improvements with respect to safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and/or cost targets, meeting customer and stakeholder commitments in collaboration with the global leadership.
Promoting awareness and commitment regarding continuous improvement at the management level across the organization.
Providing training support by developing and maintaining training modules and toolkits aligned with business needs in collaboration with management and Continuous Improvement teams at the global level.
25% Travel
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications For The Role
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business administration or related field; MBA for relevant master’s degree, Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is highly preferred
10+ years of experience with Transportation and Trade, with demonstrated competency in Lean and Six Sigma/Quality Science role
Strong track record of integrating sound business acumen with implementation of change management experience, demonstrating a customer-centric and flexible problem solving approach
Previous leadership experience in leading and influencing virtual teams
Licensed Customs Broker highly preferred
More about us
ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.
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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $111,300 and $206,700 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
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92633484
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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