Production Supervisor
ABB · Richmond, VA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at ABB (industrial) in Richmond, VA. In this role as Production Supervisor , 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
- 4+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Virginia: typical posted base $68k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 33 production supervisor openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 36 other live production postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Typical $68k–$88k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 86%
- 5S 24%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: ABB in Richmond
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responsibilities
In this role as Production Supervisor , 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. You will also be responsible for ensuring efficient and cost-effective production results that meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes.
requirements
agreed upon in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels.
- ✓Recommend 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.
- ✓Prepares annual production budget, oversees progress, and determines actions to cost issues as necessary in order to manage operations within the budget and resources.
for the role
- ◆Bachelor degree (mechanical/electrical engineering preferred) PLUS minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or production environment OR Associate degree PLUS minimum of 6 years of related experience OR HS Diploma/GED PLUS minimum 8 years of related experience.
- ◆2+ years of management/supervisor experience, highly preferred
- ◆SAP experience, a plus
- ◆You are available to work any shift
- ◆Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
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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.
This position reports to
Integrated Production Unit Manager
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The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA
You will be mainly accountable for
- •Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meet the volume
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- •Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- •Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- •Vision benefit
- •Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- •Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- •Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- •Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- •Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- •Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- •Paid Parental Leave
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- •Employee discount program
Retirement
- •401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- •Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.