Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift
ABB · Jonesboro, AR
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at ABB (industrial) in Jonesboro, AR.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Capacity planning
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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)
Similar roles usually ask 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.
Stands out: this posting asks for Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 2
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: ABB in Jonesboro
1 other open role at this site.
- Quality and Process Technician · Quality · Technician
Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift at ABB in other locations
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Full description from ABBAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
- ◆Organizes and allocates resources to meet production targets effectively and efficiently.
Responds to resource issues as necessary. Leads capacity planning and resource optimization for the assigned unit or line.
- ◆Ensures execution of volume, conforming product, and on-time delivery targets for the assigned production lines.
- ◆Identifies deficiencies in production area, proposes improvement activities, and oversees
implementation of actions to improve production performance.
- ◆Manages the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams.
- ◆Provides leadership and development to create a skilled work group. Guides and motivates team.
- ◆Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization on a regular cadence.
- ◆Manages changes through effective change management techniques.
for the role
- ◆Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the manufacturing environment.
- ◆2+ years of experience
- ◆Computer literate – Must be able to develop, analyze and present data developed from the use of the computer.
- ◆Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Note: Candidates must have a work authorization that permits them to work for ABB in the U.S. (Include on postings for roles that will not offer sponsorship).
What's in it for you
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward
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.
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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
Operations Manager
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ABB is searching for a Production Supervisor to support our second shift out of the Jonesboro, AR manufacturing facility. This position ensures 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).
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Jonesboro, Arkansas
This position works 10-hour shifts Monday - Thursday, with OT as needed to meet customer demand.
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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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