ELDS LV SWGR Production Supervisor 1st Shift

BlackBerry Inc.; Miles (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k with Company Contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan

11 paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) in Mebane, NC to lead daily LV switchgear manufacturing operations. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and lean initiatives, while ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, ERP SAP experience, and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. The position is onsite at 6801 Industrial Drive and reports to the Integrated Production Unit Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related field preferred; or High School Diploma with significant manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Experience coordinating production schedules, workforce allocation, and prioritization to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP for production reporting and inventory transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual production budget, oversee progress, and act to manage costs within budget.
• Develop and coach team members and set goals to drive top performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles.
• Coordinate production schedules and prioritize operations to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Promote safe, compliant operations and drive accountability across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Operations management

Problem solving

Budgeting

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management/Business

High School Diploma with leadership experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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__The Production Supervisor (1st Shift) 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 DriveYour Responsibilities:• Prepares annual production budget, oversees progress, and determines actions tocost issues as necessary in order to manage operations within the budget andresources.• Develops team members, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization tothe highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capitalthroughout Operations.• Develops and executes plans to reduce non-value-added costs, increase revenues,and delight customers by delivering products on time with high factory andsupplier yields and decreasing product field failure rates.• Collaborates with Operational Excellence teams to integrate lean manufacturingprinciples into production processes.• Focus on ensuring capacity efficiency meets production expectations. Identifyingpotential 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 educationand relevant manufacturing experience. Candidates with a High School Diploma orGED and significant manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, qualitysystems, inventory control, and continuous improvement methodologies.• Experience coordinating production schedules, workforce allocation, andoperational priorities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.• Understanding production planning, materials management, and supply chainprocesses.• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP for production reporting, inventorytransactions, and operational management.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills with the ability tomotivate and engage teams.More about usABB'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 youWe 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 Affirmative Action 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.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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 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 [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employeesGo to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurancePaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.#LI-onsite#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#RunwhatrunstheworldBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.