Team Leader - 1st Shift

ABB Schweiz AG; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Team Leader for the 1st Shift in Portland, who will oversee operations by assigning tasks, conducting inspections, and ensuring safety protocols. Applicants should possess a High School Diploma and have a background in machine operation with strong communication skills. Join ABB in making a global impact focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience as a machine operator in a similar work environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Assign job tasks to employees and perform quality inspections.
• Update production attainment boards every two hours.
• Train employees and ensure equipment safety checks.

Skills

Basic Math

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Team Leader - 1st Shift

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This is a position with grade

16

This position reports to

Production Manager

Your role and responsibilities

Safety – Toolbox Talks with employees at the start of the shiftAssign Job Tasks to employees by priority and qualificationsComplete Shift to Shift Sheets – Discuss with oncoming/leaving Team Leads and your TeamsPerform 2 Quality Inspections on each workstation (and testing as required on the Control Plan)First Piece Inspections at Start-Ups – Responsible for getting next orders (Labels, BOM & Control Plan) following the current scheduleComplete bar code scanning once per shift5S Sustainment Sheets – Verify each workstation and Audit 2 workstations per shiftSupport Lean Methods – Motivate Teams to always use best Lean MethodsUpdate Production Attainment Boards every two hoursKeep 3-sided boards up to date during the shift (The electronic turnover should always mirror this information)Relieve machine operators for breaks and lunchRecord machine efficiencies throughout the shift to enter information into Excel worksheets at the end of the shift (Use as much information as possible, explaining downtime/scrap)Safety Observation Report (1 per Quarter) – Encourage your Team to do the sameAbility to operator all production equipment within their cell and have a general knowledge of technical skilled processes and equipment.Train employees/temporaries, update New Team Member Talks (as needed) and Training MatrixesRequire employees to inspect tools and equipment before each use. Make daily spot checks to determine that equipment is in good condition.Maintain good attendance and punctuality as defined in the Attendance PolicyWork with Teams using problem solving, root cause analysis and Kiazen activities to resolve machine, tool or process issues

Qualifications for the role

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience as a machine operator in a similar work environment
• Basic Math skills
• Microsoft Office computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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.