New

Quality & Operational Excellence Leader

ABB Inc.
$116,200 and $215,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus
United States, Texas, Houston
Jul 08, 2025
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Business Manager - Operations and Portfo Your role and responsibilities: The Quality, HSE and OPEX Manager is responsible for managing the quality and operational excellence team in support of the execution of the Electrification Solutions projects. The Solutions projects account for >500M of annual revenues and require constant factory and supplier quality monitoring and issue resolution. He/she additionally holds the responsibility to develop and implement Quality and OPEX execution strategy and tactics adhering to organizational objectives, business project performance and adapt the business operational processes and process behavior to assure sustained customer positive experience while driving quality as its output. This role is pivotal for the organization in driving project quality and operational excellence to success while supporting project management and business management in de-risking current and future incoming business. While this position can be hybrid or remote, successful candidates will be located in the Houston metro area. This role is contributing to the Electrification Division in the United States. You will be mainly accountable for: Lead Quality, HSE, and OPEX Initiatives: Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards across operations, ensuring compliance from internal teams and external suppliers while driving continuous improvement in quality and operational excellence (OPEX). Audit and Compliance Oversight: Manage internal and external audits (e.g., ISO 9000), conduct supplier audits, and ensure corrective actions meet ABB standards with documented follow-through. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Quality, HSE, and delivery; identify and resolve operational gaps through structured action plans. Team Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Mentor team members using ABB values, ensure adequate staffing, support risk reviews, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders and executives. Qualifications for the role: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Electrical Distribution business, including at least 5 years in management. Proven Quality Management skills, including creative issue resolution and change management. Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team / organization. Knowledgeable in dealing with Engineering, Procurement and Construction and their processes. Ability to interface and build strong relationships with customers and management at various levels. Ability to travel at least 30% as needed More about us: Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society. go.abb/electrification 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. 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As 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 1-888-694-7762. 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 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $116,200 and $215,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus. MyBenefitsABB.com We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.