FT Team lead 3rd shift

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.

About the role

In this role, you will supervise a shift team’s progress against work plans as defined by Production management to ensure the proper use of machinery, equipment, and assembly lines within a production area. You will provide regular feedback and make recommendations to management regarding issues within the production line, including production line organization, shifting priorities, and possible critical situations. You will also cooperate with the unit supervisor to create an effective work environment and reinforce production schedules and quality. The work model for the role is onsite at the Pinetops, NC facility.

• Helping management implement staff movements in case of vacations, illnesses, machine outages, or shifting priorities.
• Reinforcing focus on volume, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Assisting management and shift team in allocating, coordinating, and overseeing shift orders and work plan execution within production lines during the shift.
• Serving as a leader during shifts to oversee cooperation and the resolution of technical/quality problems and logistic issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift team progress against work plans to ensure proper use of machinery, equipment, and assembly lines.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to management on production line issues, including organization, priorities, and critical situations.
• Cooperate with the unit supervisor to create an effective work environment and reinforce production schedules and quality.

Requirements

• 5+ years working in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.
• Knowledge and use of tools – tape measure, calipers, grinders, or other hand tools, as needed.
• Ability to safely use a ladder while performing the job, as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.

Working Conditions

The manufacturing plant environment requires a combination of hands-on and technical tasks. Work may involve:

• Occasional lifting of materials, climbing stairs/ladders, and walking.
• Bending, twisting, or standing for extended periods.
• Frequent use of computers for data entry, monitoring, and communication.
• Handling a variety of tools and equipment, from hand tools to machinery, requiring technical skills and adherence to safety protocols.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed shoes.

Adhering to safety guidelines is essential for all team members. The work environment requires physical endurance, technical proficiency, and a commitment to maintaining safety standards.

About ABB

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection, and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry, and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.