Lead Production Team – 1st Shift

ABB; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a shift leader to support production management in Mebane, NC. You will supervise staff, coordinate shift activities, and drive on-time delivery while resolving technical and quality issues in real time.

You will lead a team to maintain high efficiency, manage resources across lines, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge and use of tools – tape measure, calipers, grinders, or other hand tools, as needed.
• Ability to safely use a ladder while performing the job, as needed.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 40lbs.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Supports management in implementing staff movements to address vacations, illnesses, machine outages, and shifting production priorities.
• Provides regular feedback to management on production line performance, organization, and emerging critical issues. Recommends improvements to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
• Reinforces team focus on achieving volume targets, maintaining high efficiency, and ensuring on-time delivery of products.
• Assists in allocating resources, coordinating shift orders, and overseeing execution of work plans across production lines during assigned shifts.
• Acts as a shift leader to foster collaboration, resolve technical and quality issues, and address logistical challenges in real time.
• You will join a dynamic & talented team where you will be able to thrive.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Grinders

Hand tools

Job description

ABB is seeking a shift leader to support production management in Mebane, NC. You will supervise staff, coordinate shift activities, and drive on-time delivery while resolving technical and quality issues in real time.

You will lead a team to maintain high efficiency, manage resources across lines, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.