Test Supervisor

ABB; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision benefit

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability

Paid parental leave

401k with company contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Test Supervisor in Richmond, VA to lead a production team on a high-efficiency line. You will ensure scheduling aligns to demand plans, allocate resources, and drive improvements in equipment and processes while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Reporting to Test Operations Manager, you will oversee shifts, coordinate with maintenance and QA, and ensure timely delivery of products. The role requires flexibility across shifts and valid work authorization in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in technical field with 3+ years of manufacturing experience, or equivalent combinations.
• Associate degree plus 5 years related experience may apply.
• High School Diploma plus 7 years related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production scheduling and plans meet volume requirements per demand plan and inventory service levels.
• Recommend technical equipment and facility improvements as needed.
• Identify deficiencies in production area and oversee improvement activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve critical product or equipment issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Electrical equipment knowledge

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor degree in technical field

Associate degree + 5 years related experience

High School Diploma + 7 years related experience

Tools

SAP

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:

Test Operations Manager

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The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA

Your role and responsibilities

In this role as a Test Supervisor, 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. 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.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor degree in technical field (preferred) PLUS minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience OR Associate degree PLUS 5 years related experience OR High School Diploma PLUS minimum 7 years of related experience.

• Experience in leading teams in a manufacturing or electrical environment, a plus

• Possess an enhanced knowledge of electrical equipment and the industry, preferred

• Experience with SAP, a plus

• This position is primarily assigned to an off-shift; however, flexibility is required to temporarily train on and work other shifts

• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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.pdf

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 more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice 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 Plus

• Vision benefit

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

• Long 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 insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.

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