Molding Production Manager

Job title: Molding Production 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.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a three-shift molding manufacturing environment. You will directly manage a team of approximately 6 direct reports including supervisors and engineers while overseeing approximately 100 indirect reports, working collaboratively to maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards to produce an array of molded electrical connectivity products. As part of this responsibility, you will also have oversight responsibility for tooling design and creation through the support of two tool designers, and a machine shop. Critical to meeting operational goals will be supporting continuous improvement initiatives and optimizing resources. Your ability to lead and develop teams, resolve issues in real time, and maintain a productive team culture will be key to meeting goals.

The work model for the role is onsite.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Installation Products division at the Manufacturing Facility in Hackettstown, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting a three-shift molding production operation, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment across shifts.
• Directly managing molding production supervisors, while providing leadership and guidance to approximately 100 indirect reports across multiple shifts.
• Directly managing tool designers and a machine shop supervisor.
• Improving performance by monitoring key production metrics, including efficiency, downtime, scrap reduction, and throughput.
• Supporting and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing including 5+ years of leadership experience, in a multi-shift environment.

• Previous Rubber Molding Manufacturing experience.

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and problem-solving methodologies.

• Familiarity with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems and production tracking tools.

• Solid knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations with a focus on maintaining compliance and promoting a safe work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams, particularly in high-volume manufacturing operations.

• Candidates already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

• 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.

• Why ABB?

• 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.

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

• 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.

• This is not a complete list of responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits and may be amended at any time.