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This Position reports to:

Production Manager

 

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will lead a team during the permanent night shift in the production of miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), ensuring an efficient and continuous production process in compliance with process workflows, work instructions, production plans, and quality and safety standards.

As a Manufacturing Team Lead, you will report to the Production Manager and contribute to the assembly of ABB products from spare part components. You will be responsible for workforce planning, taking into account scheduling and cost structures to achieve production targets.

Work model for this position: On-site #LI-Onsite

Your main responsibilities:

Leading a production area in MCB manufacturing and managing approximately 40 employeesConducting capacity planning and resource optimizationIdentifying potential improvements in production processes and equipmentLeading continuous improvement (CIP) projects and workshopsEnsuring smooth production operations through leadership, organization, and recruitment in collaboration with the HR departmentGuiding and motivating team members and fostering their development

Qualifications for the role:

Certified master craftsman, technician, or equivalent technical qualificationSeveral years of experience in production or production-related areasProven experience in leading production teamsExcellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and highly automated production linesDemonstrated experience with CIP projects and Lean Management (e.g., KAIZEN, Lean Six Sigma)Solid knowledge of occupational health and safety, as well as quality standards and requirements (ISO 9000–9004)Quick comprehension and resilience combined with strong team skillsFluent in German (spoken and written), good command of EnglishWillingness to work permanent night shifts, including SaturdaysHigh level of empathy and assertiveness

Benefits

Retirement PlanCanteenEmployee Share Acquisition Plan

Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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