Production Supervisor

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The Production Supervisor will lead a team within a production unit or line in the execution of production processes to transform parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely, cost-effective manner to achieve business overall metrics within the ABB values.Ensure continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards and policies.This role sets the standard for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Culture of the manufacturing workplace.

This position reports to

Production Manager

Your responsibilities

• Knows all safety and environmental rules/regulations that affect the work area.
• Develops and reinforces ABB Values in Action within team members.
• Knows the principles outlined in the ABB Fair Process and uses them to maintain an appropriate and effective work environment.
• Embraces diversity and treats every employee fairly and with respect as the basis for working together as members of the ABB Team.
• Lead a high quality, effective start of shift production meeting, ready to discuss all production issues, maintenance needs, etc. from the previous shift.
• Maintains awareness of current or potential process and/or equipment issues under their area of responsibility.
• Uses appropriate tools (WI’s, SOP’s, JST’s, etc.) to establish and maintain a high level of operational and reliability discipline.
• Leads with optimism, confidence and clarity to help employees feel engaged, value their role and feel good about the company direction and strategy.
• Committed to developing all personnel to their full potential and makes assignments based on strengths and interests.
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration by spending time in the workplace interacting with employees.
• Invest the time to know your team and delegate appropriately to develop your team through training, coaching and job assignments.
• Completes assignments and projects on time. Is accountable for personal and organizational results.
• Maintains focus and direction while removing barriers to minimize distractions and gain productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your background

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading in a manufacturing or product development environment or equivalent leadership experience.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or a proven track record in leading continuous improvements projects preferred
• Project management skills to lead small Kaizen projects.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in the United States

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. 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: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf 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@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid