Production Supervisor (m/f/d) – MCB Production
ABB
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Heidelberg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world
This Position Reports To
Responsable production
Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will lead a team in the production of miniature circuit breakers (MCB) and ensure an efficient and continuous production operation while adhering to process workflows, work instructions, work plans, and quality and safety standards.
As a Manufacturing Team Leader, you will report to the Production Manager and contribute to the manufacturing of ABB products from individual component parts. You will be responsible for workforce planning, considering deadlines and cost structures to achieve production goals.
Your Key Responsibilities Include
ABB AG
+49 (0) 621 381 3500
Think bigger. This is where bold ideas meet unstoppable progress, teams initiate what’s next, and we’re engineered to outrun, together.
Run What Runs the World.
#ABBCareers
#RunwithABB
#Runwhatrunstheworld
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #RunsWhatRunstheWorld
96774604
This Position Reports To
Responsable production
Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will lead a team in the production of miniature circuit breakers (MCB) and ensure an efficient and continuous production operation while adhering to process workflows, work instructions, work plans, and quality and safety standards.
As a Manufacturing Team Leader, you will report to the Production Manager and contribute to the manufacturing of ABB products from individual component parts. You will be responsible for workforce planning, considering deadlines and cost structures to achieve production goals.
Your Key Responsibilities Include
- Managing a production area within MCB manufacturing and leading a team of approximately 30 employees
- Conducting capacity planning and resource optimization
- Identifying potential improvements in production processes and equipment
- Leading continuous improvement projects (KVP) and workshops
- Ensuring a smooth production process by guiding, organizing, and recruiting employees in collaboration with the HR department
- Coaching and motivating team members and fostering their development potential
- Master craftsman, technician, or equivalent further education in a technical field
- Several years of experience in production or production-related areas Experience in leading teams in a production environment
- Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and highly automated production lines
- Proven experience with continuous improvement (KVP) projects and Lean Management (e.g., KAIZEN, Lean Six Sigma)
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety, as well as quality standards and requirements (e.g., ISO 9000 - 9004)
- Quick comprehension and resilience combined with a strong ability to work in a team
- Fluent German in spoken and written form, good English skills
- Willingness to work in a shift system
- High level of empathy and assertiveness
- Always trustworthy and authentic
- Retirement Plan
- Canteen
- Flexible Work Practices
- Employee Shared Acquisition Plan
- Employee Assistence Program
ABB AG
+49 (0) 621 381 3500
Think bigger. This is where bold ideas meet unstoppable progress, teams initiate what’s next, and we’re engineered to outrun, together.
Run What Runs the World.
#ABBCareers
#RunwithABB
#Runwhatrunstheworld
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #RunsWhatRunstheWorld
96774604
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