Lean Production Supervisor: Lead Efficient Manufacturing

BlackBerry Inc.; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan

Paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to ensure production scheduling and plans align with demand, while recommending equipment improvements and leading improvement initiatives. You will guide cross‑functional teams, troubleshoot issues, and drive efficiency using Lean Six Sigma principles.

The role emphasizes leadership, robust Excel analytics, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with on‑site attendance in the US. Strong collaboration with internal teams is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of experience in team supervision, skill‑matrix and attendance management in a fast‑paced manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
• Experience with semi‑automatic or electrical product production lines preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to guide teams, collaborate across all levels, make sound decisions under pressure, and adapt effectively in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong technical and analytical capability, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Lean Six Sigma/DMAIC for scrap reduction, solid troubleshooting of machines/testers, and a foundational understanding of manufacturing lines, process optimization, and output improvement.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meet the volume requirements agreed upon in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels.
• Recommending technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Team supervision

Attendance management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

None

Job description

ABB is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to ensure production scheduling and plans align with demand, while recommending equipment improvements and leading improvement initiatives. You will guide cross‑functional teams, troubleshoot issues, and drive efficiency using Lean Six Sigma principles.

The role emphasizes leadership, robust Excel analytics, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with on‑site attendance in the US. Strong collaboration with internal teams is required.