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Production Supervisor- 1st shift

ABB · Pinetops, NC

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
3+ years
Certification
Green Belt preferred
Industry
Industrial
Posted
25 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at ABB (industrial) in Pinetops, NC. In this role, 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.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Green Belt preferred
Tools it names
Six Sigma, Green Belt, Kaizen

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $88k–$132k.

Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 48 production supervisor openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 46 other live production postings in North Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $79k–$106k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 85%
  • Lean 38%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at ABB

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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  4. 4

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    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

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This plant: ABB in Pinetops

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responsibilities

In this role, 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.

The work model for the role is: onsite, #LI-onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in Pinetops, NC.

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.
  • ✓Knows all safety and environmental rules/regulations that affect the work area.
  • ✓Lead a high quality, effective start of shift production meeting, ready to discuss all production issues, maintenance needs, etc. from the previous shift.
  • ✓Maintains awareness of current or potential process and/or equipment issues under their area of responsibility.
  • ✓Uses appropriate tools (WI’s, SOP’s, JST’s, etc.) to establish and maintain a high level of operational and reliability discipline.

for the role

  • ◆Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent work experience.
  • ◆Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading in a manufacturing or product development environment or equivalent leadership experience.
  • ◆Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
  • ◆Some project management skills to lead small Kaizen projects.
  • ◆Six Sigma Green Belt or a proven track record in leading continuous improvements projects.
  • ◆Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.
  • ◆Ability and willingness to travel as required.
  • ◆Candidates must already have authorization to work in the US.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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This position reports to

Production Manager

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You will be mainly accountable for

  • •Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meet the volume

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