Shift Leader

ABB E-mobility; San Giovanni Valdarno; In loco; EUR 25.650 - 31.350; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ABB E-mobility is seeking a Shift Leader at our San Giovanni Valdarno plant to coordinate shift operations and drive safety, quality, efficiency, and on‑time delivery across a multi‑shift team.

You will monitor KPIs such as OEE, FPY, Scrap and Downtime, resolve production issues, and collaborate with Quality, Logistics and Manufacturing to maintain continuous flow and customer satisfaction. Lean and 5S initiatives will shape daily improvements.

Competenze

• Management experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading shifts and coordinating production teams.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Mansioni

• Coordinate shift operations to meet production targets and KPIs.
• Promote Safety First culture and ensure safety standards are followed.
• Resolve operational issues and minimize downtime with cross‑functional support.
• Collaborate with Quality, Logistics and Manufacturing to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee shift handovers, support problem solving and Lean/5S initiatives.
• Manage staffing, training, and skill matrices; support NPI introductions.

Conoscenze

Leadership

People management

Safety culture

Data analysis

OEE

Problem solving

English proficiency

Italian language

Shift work

Formazione

Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Industrial Production / Industrial Management

Descrizione del lavoro

For our power electronics manufacturing plant in San Giovanni Valdarno (AR), we are looking for a Shift Leader who will coordinate shift operations and contribute to achieving company objectives in terms of safety, quality, efficiency, and on‑time delivery.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a Safety First culture.
• Coordinate the production team, ensuring achievement of production targets and monitoring key KPIs, including OEE, Efficiency, FPY, Scrap, and Downtime.
• Manage and promptly resolve operational issues, coordinating support functions to minimize deviations from targets and equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Quality, Logistics, and Manufacturing) to ensure operational continuity, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure effective shift handovers, support problem‑solving activities related to processes, quality, and equipment, and promote continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, 5S).
• Manage team organization and development, ensuring adequate staffing levels, training, maintenance of skill matrices, and support for the introduction of new products and processes (NPI).

Your Background

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Production, Industrial Management, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments, including previous experience in shift coordination or operational team management.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop people in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Good knowledge of occupational Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to analyze production data and KPIs to support decision‑making and performance improvement.
• Good command of both Italian and English, written and spoken.
• Availability and willingness to work in a multi‑shift environment, including rotating shifts.
• Previous experience in the automotive, electronics, or e‑mobility sectors will be considered a strong advantage.

What’s in it for you?

Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.

Compensation Package

The employment framework is based on the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry, with an indicative level of C2/C3 and a minimum gross annual salary starting from € 28,500.00. The specific level and compensation package will be defined based on the outcome of the selection process (including experience, skills set, and role fit), in accordance with objective, transparent, and gender‑neutral criteria, in line with pay equity and equal opportunity principles. The total compensation package will also include a variable bonus linked to individual and company targets.

About ABB E‑Mobility

ABB E‑mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E‑Mobility, not just predicting it.