Plant General 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:Operations Leader, C&I__This person will lead the Jonesboro, AR facility with a relentless commitment to operational excellence, championing the highest standards of safety, quality, integrity, and performance. This role is responsible for driving the site’s strategic and day‑to‑day success—delivering on business objectives, optimizing production, and ensuring flawless execution across all functions.As the senior leader on site, you will provide visionary direction and hands‑on oversight for Production, Facilities, Materials, and Safety, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. This is a high‑impact role for a dynamic leader ready to elevate performance, inspire teams, and ensure seamless, compliant, and efficient operations.The work model for the role is: Onsite in Jonesboro, ARYou will be mainly accountable for:Implement the HUB manufacturing strategy in the Jonesboro site and support across the region; providing input on global division strategy.Develop business action plans and proactive strategies to increase business profits, customer satisfaction, and operational effectiveness. Monitor implementation and tracks any deviations for corrective action.Ensure achievement of established targets through oversight and definition of improvement actions as needed. Focus on key metrics and is accountable for managing to annual goals for each metric as well as overall budget.Focus on achievement of operating cash flow, project on-time and on-cost, requested On-Time Delivery (ROTD), and cost reduction.Ensure continuous improvement projects are in place so that the highest level of operational performance can be met.Foster a culture of continuous improvement, employee involvement and open communications.Improve manufacturing technology and competence in line with HUB manufacturing strategy.Directly responsible for production scheduling, staging and expediting (with the help of others on your team).Streamline shop floor activities and improving plant organization and throughput.Resolve production problems and developing ways to minimize recurrence.Execute HUB quality strategy and drive quality improvement through target setting, monitoring, and benchmarking to continuously improve processes.Execute quality management for monitoring and validating day-to-day process control.Responsible for meeting customer requirements for OTD, lead time, quality and safety.Partner with the Sales/Product Management teams to provide customers with up to date information as well as assist in determining solutions for the customer’s needs.Ensure that manufacturing resources implement improvements that address issues identified through Customer Complaint Resolution Process (CCRP), Internal Transactional Partnership Survey (ITPS), Top 5 Quality Initiatives (T5QI), and other voice of the customer initiatives.Create and maintain a positive work environment through building effective, capable and high performing teams. Develop talent through active coaching and counseling.Prepare and report out to HUB Managing Director on facility performance on a weekly and monthly basis.Develop and implement operations cadences within facilities to ensure accurate communication, project management and corrective action activities are taking place.Recruit new teammates and develop a successful teamwork-oriented culture. Share functional best practices and lessons learned across the organization.Core ValuesEnsure your team’s understand ABB’s core values and group safety and integrity standards and act accordingly.Implement and ensure compliance with the ABB code of conduct, global and local standards, tools, policies, and processes in their assigned area.Ensure adherence to all internal and statutory regulations and policies pertaining to the teams in scope.Accountable for the health and safety of all employees and contractors for the teams in scope, and continuous improvement in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) processes and integrity performance.Collaboration / LeadershipPromote and enable collaboration in the division, across divisions, business areas, and teams to maximize results for ABB.Provide guidance to the teams and seek knowledge for their own development and coaching/mentoring of the teams.Manage relationships with stakeholders in their own area of responsibility and ensures alignment.Ensure that their own area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed.Inspire, guide, motivate, and develop direct and indirect reports in collaboration with HRBP.Build effective, competent, and high-performing teams.Review organizational effectiveness and performs competence assessments and continuous skill upgrades.Lead and manage Manufacturing function and Operations teams and processes.Basic Qualifications:BS in manufacturing, engineering, or business-related fieldMinimum 8 years progressive experience in the business-related functions and/or 5 years’ experience in production managementManufacturing experience is necessaryAbility to communicate complex concepts via presentations for senior level audiencesChange Management experienceProven experience in developing teamsSound business acumenPreferred Qualifications:MBA or relevant master’s degree (in-process)Electrical products experienceLean Six Sigma experienceWhat's in it for you:We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice 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 PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong 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 insuranceParental Leave – up to 6 weeksEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays.Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.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.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #J-18808-Ljbffr