ELDS LV SWGR Production Supervisor 1st Shift

ABB•Mebane, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads, coordinates, and oversees daily manufacturing operations for Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and related electrical distribution products. The role ensures production schedules are executed safely, with a focus on quality and efficiency, while meeting customer delivery commitments. The supervisor leads production employees, drives continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This is an onsite position in Mebane, North Carolina, reporting to the Integrated Production Unit Manager.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, quality systems, inventory control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience coordinating production schedules, workforce allocation, and operational priorities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
Understanding of production planning, materials management, and supply chain processes.
Experience using ERP systems such as SAP for production reporting, inventory transactions, and operational management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills, with the ability to motivate and engage teams.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
High School Diploma or GED with significant manufacturing leadership experience may also be considered.
At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare the annual production budget, oversee progress, and determine actions to address cost issues and manage operations within budget and available resources.
Develop team members, projects, goals, and metrics to improve operational performance and optimize working capital throughout Operations.
Develop and execute plans to reduce non-value-added costs, increase revenues, deliver products on time, improve factory and supplier yields, and decrease product field failure rates.
Collaborate with Operational Excellence teams to integrate lean manufacturing principles into production processes.
Ensure capacity efficiency meets production expectations; identify potential gaps and develop recovery plans as needed.
Lead by example and foster a culture of lean leadership and accountability.
Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations and production employees while ensuring safe, quality-focused, efficient execution of production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance (2 times base pay).
Company-paid AD&D insurance (1 times base pay).
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, employee-paid up to maximums.
Company-paid short-term disability, up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to buy up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.