ELDS LIS Supervisor 1st Shift

ABB Inc.; Miles (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Production Supervisor in Mebane, NC to lead daily LV switchgear production operations. You will ensure safe, high-quality, on-time execution of schedules while guiding a team and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires leadership experience, knowledge of SAP, and strong problem-solving skills to maintain efficiency and meet delivery commitments. Onsite work at 6801 Industrial Drive, Mebane, NC.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, inventory control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience coordinating production schedules, workforce allocation, and prioritization to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Experience using SAP for production reporting and inventory transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares annual production budget and monitors progress against budget.
• Develops team, projects, goals, and metrics to maximize operational performance.
• Identifies and implements plans to reduce non-value-added costs, improve yield, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborates with Operational Excellence to apply lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensures capacity efficiency and recovery plans when gaps arise.
• Leads by example, fostering lean leadership and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Employee development

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Strategic planning

Team motivation

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

High School Diploma or GED with leadership experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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:

Integrated Production Unit Manager

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.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing daily

manufacturing operations for Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and related electrical

distribution products. This position ensures the safe, quality-focused, and efficient

execution of production schedules while meeting customer delivery commitments. The

supervisor provides leadership to production employees, drives continuous improvement

initiatives, and ensures compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

The work model for the role is: Onsite, Mebane, NC, 6801 Industrial Drive

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepares annual production budget, oversees progress, and determines actions to cost issues as necessary in order to manage operations within the budget and resources.
• Develops team members, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations.
• Develops and executes plans to reduce non-value-added costs, increase revenues, and delight customers by delivering products on time with high factory and supplier yields and decreasing product field failure rates.
• Collaborates with Operational Excellence teams to integrate lean manufacturing principles into production processes.
• Focus on ensuring capacity efficiency meets production expectations. Identifying potential gaps and recovery plans when needed.
• Lead as an example and drive a culture of lean leadership and accountability.

Your Background

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience. Candidates with a High School Diploma or GED and significant manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, quality systems, inventory control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience coordinating production schedules, workforce allocation, and operational priorities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Understanding production planning, materials management, and supply chain processes.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP for production reporting, inventory transactions, and operational management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirm…

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.

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