Fabrication Supervisor - 2nd Shift

ABB; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation

Job summary

ABB in Mebane, NC is seeking a production leader to manage a fabrication unit, transform parts efficiently, and meet cost targets. You will ensure continuous operation, allocate resources, and drive safe practices in line with schedules and quality standards.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing leadership or 5+ years with HS diploma, plus familiarity with production operations, MS Office, and continuous improvement projects. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years manufacturing/leadership experience or HS diploma with 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years leading in a manufacturing or product development environment or equivalent leadership experience.
• Thorough understanding of production operations and machinery or ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Proficient with MS Office to complete reports and logs.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or proven track record in leading continuous improvements projects preferred.
• Project management skills to lead small Kaizen projects.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fabrication unit to execute production processes efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Ensure safe working culture and compliance with HSE guidelines.
• Review organizational effectiveness and drive continuous skill upgrades.
• Lead capacity planning and resource optimization for the unit.
• Ensure production scheduling meets demand plan and inventory service levels.
• Identify deficiencies, propose improvements, and oversee implementation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve critical product or equipment issues.

Skills

Leadership

Production operations

MS Office

Six Sigma Green Belt

Kaizen/project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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: Operations Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team within a fabrication unit to execute production processes, transforming parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Each day, you will ensure continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards and policies. You will also showcase your expertise by organizing and allocating resources to meet line production targets effectively and efficiently.

The work model for the role is: This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in Mebane, NC.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Ensure efficient and cost-effective production results that meet KPI targets through the coordination and management of equipment, personnel, and production processes
• Drive safe working culture and ensure team adheres to HSE guidelines.
• Reviews organizational effectiveness and performs competence assessments and continuous skill upgrades.
• Respond to resource issues as necessary. Lead capacity planning and resource optimization for the assigned unit or line.
• Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meet the volume requirements agreed upon in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels.
• Identifying deficiencies in production area, proposing improvement activities, and overseeing implementation of actions to improve production performance.
• Managing the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college with 3 years of manufacturing/leadership experience or High School Diploma with 5 years of 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,
• 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 would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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 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.pdf

As 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 Employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice 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 Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long 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 insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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