Integrated Production Unit Leader

7 days ago

Napier Field, Alabama, New Zealand ABB LTD Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year
Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. We are looking for a dynamic leader to drive customer excellence and operational performance across our Integrated Product Unit (IPU). In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team of specialists, working in close coordination with Planning & Fulfillment, Quality, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Finance, while collaborating directly with the Production team. You will support the entire process from initial inquiry and product delivery to after-sales service.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, award-winning team and help deliver world-class solutions. We specialize in the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced solutions that shape the future of energy. In 2025, our team was proud to be named Exporter of the Year at the ExportNZ ASB Hawke's Bay Export Awards and to receive the Ziwi Excellence in Innovation Award, recognizing our commitment to innovation and global impact.

- Work model: Onsite

  • Lead and develop a cross-functional IPU team to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of products.
  • Drive operational excellence by implementing global and local standards, tools, and processes.
  • Achieve key performance targets including productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate across functions to continuously improve operations and reduce non-value-added costs.

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.

Qualifications for the Role
  • Proven leadership experience in developing and managing teams.
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of operational processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance across planning, engineering, and supply chain.
  • Mindset to innovate, take ownership, and drive improvement.
  • Experience with operational tools and methodologies.

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

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

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