Production Supervisor (1st shift)
ABB LTD - Hickory, NC
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Production Supervisor (1st shift) At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story. This position reports to Manufacturing Unit Manager Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team within a Production unit or line to execute production processes, transforming parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Each day, you will ensure continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards and policies. You will also showcase your expertise by organizing and allocating resources to meet line production targets effectively and efficiently. The work model for the role is: onsite This role is contributing to the Electrification Installation Products division in North America. You will be mainly accountable for: • Organizes and allocates resources to effectively and efficiently meet production targets. Responds to resource issues as necessary. Leads capacity planning and resource optimization for the assigned unit or line. • Identifies and recommends technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary. • Ensures execution of volume, conforming product, and on-time delivery targets for the assigned production lines. • Identifies deficiencies in production area, proposes improvement activities, and oversees implementation of actions to improve production performance • Manages the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams. • Provides leadership and development to team in order to create a skilled work group. Guides and motivates team. • Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization on a regular cadence. • Manages changes through effective change management techniques. Qualifications for the role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the manufacturing environment required. * 2+ years of experience required. * Engineering or technical degree preferred. * Computer literate - Must be able to develop, analyze and present data developed from the use of the computer. * Candidates must 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. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website . Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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@. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-onsite
Created: 2025-02-06