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Operations Manager

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In-Office
Warrington, Cheshire, England
Senior level
In-Office
Warrington, Cheshire, England
Senior level
Lead and oversee local operations including project management, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, procurement, quality, continuous improvement, logistics, planning and fulfillment. Develop action plans, manage budgets, track implementation, enforce safety and policy compliance, and drive operational performance and customer service metrics.
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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:

Local Division Manager

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Job Summary

in this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee the operational aspects of local units, encompassing the full scope of Operations, including project management and control, project engineering, manufacturing, production engineering, maintenance, procurement, quality, continuous improvement, logistics, and planning and fulfilment, or a part of that.

 

Each day, you will be responsible for developing business action plans for the units, aligned with business area/division/product group strategy and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring strict adherence within operation with respect to policies and required health, safety, and integrity standards.

 

Our Team Dynamics  

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. 

 

What’s in it for you?  

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. 

 

Your Role and Responsibilities  

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. 
 
- Work model: Hybrid from our Coleshill site  

 

·        Monitoring plan implementation and tracking any deviations for corrective action.

·        Preparing annual budget, overseeing progress, and determining measures to address cost-related issues as necessary, to manage operations within the allocated budget and resources

·        Developing programs, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations.

·        Ensuring that the organization takes into account an overall value chain perspective to meet customer expectations as per agreed quality, service levels, and lead time.

 

Qualifications for the Role  

 

·        Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Engineering or related field. 

·        Proven (5+ yrs.) experience in (service or manufacturing) operations management.

·        Strong leadership and people skills with experience in building and developing teams. 

·        Customer-centric mindset with strong commercial understanding. 

·        Experience in operational excellence, quality management, and process improvement. 

·        Fluent in English, written and spoken. 

·        Full  UK Driving licence

 

 

 Benefits  

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond. 

·        Competitive salary 

·        25 days annual  leave plus bank holidays 

·        Competitive contributory pension scheme 

·        Life assurance 

·        Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) 

·        Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally 

·        Employee Assistance Programme 

·        Generous employee referral scheme 

·        Company car

·        Generous bonus scheme 

 

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. 

 

More about us  

ABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division’s extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.

 

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.  

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 https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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