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Production Shift leader

ABB is hiring a Production Shift leader in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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  • Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting mentions kaizen, 5s and lean manufacturing among its tools and skills.
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Production Shift Leader supervising shift teams, machinery use, and adherence to lean manufacturing and safety standards.

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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:

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 supervise a shift team’s progress against work plans as defined by Production management to ensure the proper use of machinery, equipment and assembly lines within a production area. Cooperate with the unit supervisor to create an effective work environment and reinforce production schedules and quality.


The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite.


This role is contributing to the ABB India, Smart Building, Electrification Business in for Production Function in Nelamangala, Bangalore Region, India.


You will be mainly accountable for:


  • Shift Operations & Monitoring

Oversee and coordinate shift activities to ensure smooth execution of production plans, adherence to schedules, and optimal utilization of resources within the production lines.

  • Team Coordination & Workforce Management

Support management in allocating tasks, managing staff movements during absences, machine breakdowns, or shifting priorities, and ensuring uninterrupted operations during the shift.

  • Operational Excellence & Performance Metrics

Ensure focus on production volume, efficiency, and on-time delivery while providing regular feedback and recommendations to management on production line organization and critical issues.

  • Quality, Safety & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate shift teams in resolving technical, quality, and logistical challenges, ensuring strict compliance with health and safety policies and maintaining a safe working environment.


Qualifications for the role:


  • Qualification: Diploma /BE - in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics engineering.
  • Experience Range: 5–10 Years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Production Practices: Exposure to Production Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and workplace efficiency.
  • Planning & Execution: Basic understanding of production planning, job allotment, and task scheduling.
  • Resource Management: Ability to support effective utilization of manpower, machines, and materials on the shop floor.
  • Workplace Discipline: Familiarity with safety practices and structured, process-driven production environments.
  • Communication: Skilled written and verbal communication.


More about us


ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.


Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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How we rate this

Production Shift leader at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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