2nd Shift Production Supervisor

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB on-site in St. Louis seeks a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive improvements. You will manage operators and technicians, coordinate schedules, and support payroll coding while upholding ABB policies and procedures.

You will develop the production team through coaching, timecard oversight, and performance reviews, tracking KPIs and coordinating maintenance with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years in production supervision or team leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement and root-cause solving.
• Ability to read technical drawings, work instructions, and specs.
• Proficient in MES/ERP (SAP) and Microsoft Office; able to work in US.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and coordinate team activities to meet targets.
• Schedule management, backup supervision, and payroll coding support.
• Enforce safety, quality, and ABB policies; investigate incidents and near-misses.
• Lead training, coaching, and performance reviews for the team.
• Track KPIs, coordinate maintenance, and drive process improvements.
• Partner with Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, and Materials teams.

Skills

Supervision

Safety

Quality

Root cause

SAP

MES

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MES

ERP

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Manufacturing Manager - NEMA

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety compliance, maintaining production quality, and driving operational excellence. This role reports to the Production Manager and manages a team of production operators and technicians.

The work model for the role is: Onsite supporting the NEMA Motors Facility in St. Louis, Missouri. This position is on 2ND Shift which is from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

This position reports to:

Donald McNab

Your role and responsibilities:

Oversee daily production operations by supervising and coordinating team activities to meet production targets, manage schedules, provide backup supervision as needed, and maintain flexibility to support business needs.

Ensure safety, compliance, and quality standards by enforcing ABB policies and procedures, investigating incidents and near-misses, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and maintaining product quality expectations.

Lead, develop, and manage the production team through training, coaching, performance reviews, development discussions, consistent accountability, and administrative support including timecard approval and payroll coding.

Drive operational excellence by tracking KPIs, coordinating equipment maintenance schedules, supporting root cause investigations, identifying process improvements and cost reduction opportunities, and partnering with Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, and Materials teams.

Our Team Dynamics

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:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

3+ years of production supervision or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and maintenance principles.

Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and root cause problem solving.

Proficiency in reading technical drawings, work instructions, and production specifications.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with computer literacy in manufacturing systems such as MES or ERP platforms like SAP, as well as Microsoft Office.

Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation 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 Affiliation 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