Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

ABB · Fort Smith, AR

Level: Supervisor
Team: Production
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at ABB (industrial) in Fort Smith, AR. In this role, you will ensure 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 (quantity.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, SAP

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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

Production Supervisor roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $64k–$109k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 23 production supervisor openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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

How this role compares

Against 17 other live production postings in Arkansas.

Experience asked: Typical (2+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 100%
✓ SAP 39%
✓ Lean 33%
✓ Six Sigma 22%
✓ Union environment 22%
Root cause 22%

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

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at ABB
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: ABB in Fort Smith

4 other open roles at this site.

Quality Engineer · Quality
3rd Shift Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
2nd Shift Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
Operations Manager · Production · Manager

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift at ABB in other locations

ABB lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.

Jonesboro, AR

Full description from ABBAs posted on their careers site.Show

responsibilities

In this role, you will ensure 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 (quantity, quality, budgeted costs, and proper productivity level).

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

requirements

and inventory service levels. Prepare and maintain departmental schedules, act as backup supervisor when needed, and manage timekeeping and HR-related tasks for assigned employees.

✓Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement: Identify deficiencies in production areas, recommend technical equipment or facility improvements, and oversee implementation of actions to improve productivity, quality, and overall performance.
✓Leadership & Team Development: Maintain employee confidence through fairness, integrity, and consistency. Facilitate training, enforce company policies, and foster a professional, collaborative environment as part of the Columbus, MS Management Team.
✓Safety, Quality & Issue Resolution: Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, and quality standards. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve critical product or equipment issues and drive problem-solving initiatives to achieve plant goals as well as other duties as assigned.

for the role

◆Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 2 years experience OR Associate’s Degree with minimum 4 years experience OR High School Diploma / GED with minimum 6 years experience.
◆Preferred Experience Includes: Supervisory experience working in a manufacturing environment - Lean 6 Sigma and/or PMP Certifications - Shopfloor Display - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - SAP, Workday, Kronos.
◆Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Show full description ↓

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

Production Manager

The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for

•Production Planning & Execution: Ensure production schedules and plans meet demand volume

More about us

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

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.

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 infe