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This Position reports to:
Production Supervisor What we believe in
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage production lines to meet operational requirements effectively. This includes overseeing multiple production lines in collaboration with Training Specialists and Production Supervisors, ensuring assembly processes run smoothly and meet quality standards.
The work model for the role is: onsite.
This role is contributing to the Production Manufacturing team in Napier.
Main stakeholders are IPU (Integrated Production Unit) Leader, Planning and Fulfilment Team, Manufacturing Engineers and Quality and Production Development Team.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Leading and managing production lines to meet operational requirements, ensuring high-quality standards using ABB methods and tools such as the NCR database and Kaizen app.
Performing essential production administration tasks, including time and attendance data entry, material picking, yielding, confirming, and booking finished materials.
Sequencing product builds and coordinating documentation, material delivery, and timelines to meet production schedules and achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) KPIs.
Driving a culture of continuous improvement by implementing Lean Six Sigma principles, addressing quality issues, and fostering effective communication across teams.
Our team dynamic is collaborative, with a focus on efficient problem-solving, mutual support, and maintaining high-quality standards to meet production goals.
You will join a dynamic, a highly-performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
This position reports to the Production Supervisor.
Qualifications for the role
Strong knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean principles and manufacturing methodologies.
Demonstrated history of effective leadership and the ability to inspire and guide teams toward achieving goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel, with expertise in assembly tools, methodologies, and processes.
Extensive experience in assembly operations, including interpreting technical diagrams, blueprints, and instructions.
Skilled in using light hand tools and following standardized operating procedures to ensure quality and efficiency.
Must have NZ working right/visa.
What's in it for you?
Be part of a high-performing, supportive team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
Work in a collaborative and safety-focused leadership environment with excellent development opportunities
Opportunity to drive real impact on production quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery performance.
Enjoy a role that offers both leadership responsibility and operational variety every day.
Full medical cover for you and your family
KiwiSaver and ABB Superannuation Scheme contributions
Stable, full-time onsite leadership role with a respected, award winning employer in Napier
Drive meaningful projects that power industries and communities while developing the next generation of manufacturing talent
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Divisionâs technical teams
work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Divisionâs portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the worldâs largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Divisionâs ABB Abilityâą Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.