Production Supervisor

**Production Supervisor**:
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Join us as Production Supervisor for the Electrification Business Area where you will be leading a team within a production unit or line in the execution of production processes to transform parts and raw materials into ABB products in a timely, cost-effective manner. Ensure continuous and efficient operation in accordance with volumes, schedules, procedures, drawings, and quality and safety standards and policies. Reporting to Quality Manager and this position will be based in Henderson, New Zealand.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Organizing and allocating resources to meet line production targets effectively and efficiently. Responding to resource issues as necessary. Leading capacity planning and resource optimization for the assigned unit or line
- Ensuring that production scheduling and production plan meets the volume requirements agreed in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels
- Identifying and recommending technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary
- Ensuring execution of volume, conforming product, and on-time delivery targets for the assigned production lines. Fostering a culture of data driven management
- Identifying deficiencies in production area, proposing improvement activities, and overseeing implementation of actions to improving production performance
- Managing the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams
- Ensuring (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guiding, motivating and developing direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies. Identifying, developing and setting the example to develop and mentor key personal within the business

**Your background**:

- Electrical and mechanical product / system assembly knowledge (desired)
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as production supervisor
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma will be a huge advantage
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
- Experience in SAP or similar MRP system
- Excellent communication skills

**Benefits**:

- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Flexible work practices

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