Shift Leader – Lean Manufacturing & Safety

ABB Inc.; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Portland, TN facility. The role oversees a team within a work cell, ensuring safety, quality, OEE, and 5S adherence. Reports to Production Supervisor, onsite 1st shift.

Responsibilities include task assignment, shift handovers, inspections, data entry in Excel, and maintaining production boards. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years as a machine operator or supervisor support, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Requires basic math skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong communication to coordinate with team and supervisors.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team within a work cell to meet safety, quality, OEE, and 5S standards.
• Motivate team to work safely while attaining productivity goals.
• Assign tasks based on priority and operator qualifications.
• Conduct two quality inspections per workstation and follow the control plan.
• Update production attainment boards every two hours and maintain turnover boards.

Skills

Basic Math

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

ABB is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Portland, TN facility. The role oversees a team within a work cell, ensuring safety, quality, OEE, and 5S adherence. Reports to Production Supervisor, onsite 1st shift.

Responsibilities include task assignment, shift handovers, inspections, data entry in Excel, and maintaining production boards. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years as a machine operator or supervisor support, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.