Production Lead: Lean Ops & Process Improvement

ABB; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability benefits

401k Savings Plan with Company Contrib

Employee stock ownership program

Job summary

ABB in the United States is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production scheduling and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure demand plan alignment, supervise teams, and coordinate cross-functional resolution of equipment and process issues on-site.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma-driven improvements, strong leadership, and advanced Excel analysis to optimize output and efficiency.

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

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

ABB in the United States is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production scheduling and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure demand plan alignment, supervise teams, and coordinate cross-functional resolution of equipment and process issues on-site.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma-driven improvements, strong leadership, and advanced Excel analysis to optimize output and efficiency.