Production Supervisor

BlackBerry Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

ABB in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking a Production Supervisor on the second shift to lead planning, scheduling, and daily operations for the NEMA Motors division.

You will coordinate plant equipment and personnel, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. This role reports to the Production Manager and requires manufacturing supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 2 years experience OR Associate’s Degree with minimum 4 years experience OR High School Diploma / GED with minimum 6 years experience.
• Lean 6 Sigma Certification is preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution: ensure schedules meet demand and inventory service levels.
• Prepare and maintain departmental schedules; act as backup supervisor; manage timekeeping and HR tasks.
• Identify deficiencies and lead improvements to productivity and quality.
• Lead and develop Fort Smith team; uphold safety, quality, and policy compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

SAP

Workday

MS Office

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:Production Manager__Your role and responsibilities:In this role, you will ensure efficient and cost-effective production results that meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes (quantity, quality, budgeted costs, and proper productivity level).This role is on-site in Fort Smith, supporting the Motion NEMA Motors Division. This position is on Second Shift Monday – Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Our Team DynamicsOur teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.You will be mainly accountable for:Production Planning & Execution: Ensure production schedules and plans meet demand volume requirements and inventory service levels. Prepare and maintain departmental schedules, act as backup supervisor when needed, and manage timekeeping and HR-related tasks for assigned employees.Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement: Identify deficiencies in production areas, recommend technical equipment or facility improvements, and oversee implementation of actions to improve productivity, quality, and overall performance.Leadership & Team Development: Maintain employee confidence through fairness, integrity, and consistency. Facilitate training, enforce company policies, and foster a professional, collaborative environment as part of the Fort Smith, AR Management Team.Safety, Quality & Issue Resolution: Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, and quality standards. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve critical product or equipment issues and drive problem-solving initiatives to achieve plant goals as well as other duties as assigned.Qualifications for the role:Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 2 years experience OR Associate’s Degree with minimum 4 years experience OR High School Diploma / GED with minimum 6 years experience.Preferred Experience Includes: Supervisory experience working in a manufacturing environment - Lean 6 Sigma Certification - Shopfloor Display - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - SAP, Workday.Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.More about us:ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.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.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.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.ABB 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 insurancePaid Parental LeaveEmployee 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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#RunwhatrunstheworldBuilding 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.