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ABB · Onsite · USA, NC, Mebane

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This position reports to:

Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Your role and responsibilities


In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the deployment of the continuous improvement strategy for a local organizational unit, including promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Each day, you will mentor and coach teams to deliver operational excellence and drive improved results. You will also showcase your skills by deploying and leading projects to improve and sustain local business performance.


The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite


This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in Mebane, NC. Main stakeholders are operations, warehouse and procurement.


You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Coordinate the flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility.
  • Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Procurement, Production Planning, and Warehouse teams to prevent material shortages or excess inventory.
  • Manage continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and other operational excellence methodologies.
  • Collaborate with Logistics and Supply Chain teams to improve receiving, storage, and shipping processes.
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and process bottlenecks.
  • Create and track KPIs related to inventory accuracy, material availability, cycle times, and warehouse performance.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company operational standards.


Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, materials management, or supply chain.
  • Good understanding of inventory control, material planning, and warehouse operations.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Just-in-Time (JIT), and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
  • Solid structured and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a busy environment.
  • Knowledge of material handling equipment, logistics processes, and warehouse best practices.
  • Candidates have work authorization to work in the US.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while making the grid more reliable. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.


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