Shift Leader: Safety-First, Lean Ops & KPI Driver

ABB E-mobility; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB E-mobility is seeking a Shift Leader at our power electronics manufacturing plant in San Giovanni Valdarno (AR). You will coordinate shift operations and help achieve safety, quality, efficiency and on-time delivery.

Lead the production team, monitor KPIs, resolve issues, and drive Lean and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Quality, Logistics and Manufacturing, ensure effective handovers, staffing, and support for new products and processes.

Qualifications

• Engineering or industrial management degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in shift coordination or operational team management.
• Strong leadership and ability to coach teams.
• Familiarity with Lean, CI, problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift operations to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor KPIs like OEE, Efficiency, FPY, Scrap and Downtime.
• Resolve operational issues and minimize downtime across support functions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Logistics and Manufacturing for continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage staffing and training, including Skill Matrices and NPI support.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

English Proficiency

Italian Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industrial Production

Job description

ABB E-mobility is seeking a Shift Leader at our power electronics manufacturing plant in San Giovanni Valdarno (AR). You will coordinate shift operations and help achieve safety, quality, efficiency and on-time delivery.

Lead the production team, monitor KPIs, resolve issues, and drive Lean and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Quality, Logistics and Manufacturing, ensure effective handovers, staffing, and support for new products and processes.