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Integrated Production Unit Leader

ABB


Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100500 - 160800
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll 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:

Operations Manager

The work model for the role is: Onsite Richmond Virginia


Your role and responsibilities:


The Integrated Production Unit Leader (IPU) ensures efficient and cost-effective production results that meet order demand specifications quality and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment personnel and production processes (quantity quality budgeted costs and proper productivity level). The role encompasses planning and fulfillment assembly packaging and test for both in-house production and contract manufacturing.


In this role you will have the opportunity to lead a team within a Production unit or line to execute production processes transforming parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Each day you will ensure continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes schedules procedures drawings and quality and safety standards and policies. You will also showcase your expertise by organizing and allocating resources to meet line production targets effectively and efficiently.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meet the volume requirements agreed upon in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels; Driving strong Health and Safety Culture.
  • Recommending technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary; Identifying deficiencies in production area proposing improvement activities and overseeing implementation of actions to improve production performance.
  • Managing the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams; Owning material fulfillment activities.
  • Providing support to the Sales team as required during customer visits to explain the capabilities of the manufacturing facilities; Collaborating with Operational Excellence teams to integrate lean manufacturing principles into production processes.


Qualifications for the role:

  • Bachelor degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or related field PLUS minimum 8 years experience in manufacturing and production
  • Demonstrated leadership of production teams and fulfillment teams.
  • SAP experience required
  • Manufacturing experience localizing new products
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers industrial and manufacturing plants critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Divisions technical teams work closely with industry partners delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth energy transition and sustainability objectives. The Divisions portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers low-voltage systems motor starting applications and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the worlds largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Divisions ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB

Whats in it for you

We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following websites: an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABBs career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1- or by sending an email to . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health Life & Disability

  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
  • Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program

Retirement

  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.


While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $100500 and $160800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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