Production Supervisor- 1st shift

BlackBerry Inc.; Pinetops (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Production Team Lead in the Pinetops, NC area to drive production execution onsite. You will organize resources, align schedules with demand, and ensure safe, efficient operations on the line.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of manufacturing leadership, with Six Sigma Green Belt or proven improvement experience and proficiency in MS Office. Willingness to travel as needed is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading manufacturing teams.
• Experience leading Kaizen projects.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or proven continuous improvements track record.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team to meet line targets and schedules.
• Ensure production planning aligns with demand and inventory service levels.
• Identify deficiencies and oversee improvement actions in production area.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve critical product or equipment issues.
• Lead start-of-shift production meetings and maintain safety and reliability standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Kaizen projects

Six Sigma Green Belt

Microsoft Office

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 responsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team within a Production unit or line to execute production processes, transforming parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Each day, you will ensure continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards and policies. You will also showcase your expertise by organizing and allocating resources to meet line production targets effectively and efficiently.The work model for the role is: onsite, #LI-onsiteThis role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in Pinetops, NC.You will be mainly accountable for: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.Knows all safety and environmental rules/regulations that affect the work area.Lead a high quality, effective start of shift production meeting, ready to discuss all production issues, maintenance needs, etc. from the previous shift.Maintains awareness of current or potential process and/or equipment issues under their area of responsibility.Uses appropriate tools (WI’s, SOP’s, JST’s, etc.) to establish and maintain a high level of operational and reliability discipline.Qualifications for the roleBachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent work experience.Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading in a manufacturing or product development environment or equivalent leadership experience.Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.Some project management skills to lead small Kaizen projects.Six Sigma Green Belt or a proven track record in leading continuous improvements projects.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.Ability and willingness to travel as required.Candidates must already have authorization to work in the US.Why ABB?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.Building 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.