Production Supervisor

ABB • Arecibo, PR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads a team within a production unit or line, overseeing the transformation of parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely and cost-effective manner. The role ensures continuous and efficient operations in line with production volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards, and organizes and allocates resources to meet production targets.

This onsite position contributes to ABB’s Smart Power division in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The supervisor coordinates daily production, monitors efficiency and schedule attainment, develops and implements process controls, and identifies manufacturing process improvements. The role also oversees KanBan replenishment, payroll-related Kronos changes, administrative duties, and production quality activities, with an emphasis on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Wins, and other business strategies.

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure, and commercial buildings. Its portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, safety devices, and energy-efficient UPS solutions. ABB Ability Energy Manager helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 8 years of manufacturing experience.
• Basic SAP knowledge for strategic analysis.
• Project management experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following relevant workplace safety guidelines.
• Good computer skills.
• Must already have work authorization permitting employment with ABB in the US and EU.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production to achieve desired efficiency levels and meet the production schedule.
• Develop and implement process controls.
• Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements in line with cost, safety, and timing requirements.
• Maintain and replenish KanBan.
• Coordinate and perform daily Kronos system changes to support payroll accuracy.
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner, including timecards, vacation planning, absenteeism programs, disciplinary actions, and HSE trainings.
• Assure production quality, emphasizing the product and process, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Wins, and other business strategies.
• Organize and allocate resources to meet production targets effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure production operates in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager