Low Voltage Switchgear Production Supervisor, 1st Shift

BlackBerry Inc.; Miles (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k Savings Plan

Paid holidays

Vacation policy

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB in Mebane, NC seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily LV switchgear operations on site. You will drive lean manufacturing, develop budgets, and coach teams to hit safety, quality, and delivery targets. Strong experience in supervision, scheduling, and continuous improvement is required.

Responsibilities include managing production plans, reducing non-value costs, and collaborating with Operational Excellence to optimize performance and working capital.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience coordinating production schedules, workforce allocation, and priorities.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and quality best practices.
• Familiarity with ERP (SAP) for production reporting and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for LV switchgear and related products.
• Develop and monitor budgets, plans, metrics, and cost improvements.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are met.
• Coach and mentor staff; ensure compliance with ABB values and policies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Budget management

Cross-functional teamwork

Cost reduction

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

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 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 in Mebane, NCKey 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.· Ensures all staff (under scope) understand ABB’s core values and group safety and integrity standards and act accordingly.· Provides guidance to the teams and seeks knowledge for their own development and coaching/mentoring of the teams.Qualifications:Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred; with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience (Bachelor’s and 3+ years, or HS Diploma and 7+ years).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.Experience supervising hourly production employees preferred.Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives preferred.Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and manufacturing best practices preferred.Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks within a manufacturing environment.Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.What's in it for youWe want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.More About UsABB 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.MyBenefitsABB.comABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go 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 insuranceParental Leave – up to 6 weeksEmployee 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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers#RunwithABBBuilding 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.