Production Shift Supervisor (80–100%)

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

__

About the Role and Responsibilities

In this position, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with process workflows, work instructions, production plans, and quality and safety standards in a 3‑shift operation for the production of miniature circuit breakers (MCBs). You play a key role in maintaining smooth production operations. Working closely with the department management, you help create an effective and efficient working environment.

Work model: Onsite

Location: Electrification Business Area, Schaffhausen

Your Main Responsibilities

Managing capacities, resources, and personnel during the shift while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production targets

Acting as the primary contact for process‑related questions and ensuring compliance with defined process standards

Identifying improvement opportunities in production processes and equipment, and addressing technical, quality‑related, and logistical challenges with a solution‑oriented mindset

Motivating and developing the team, and collaborating closely with internal support functions to ensure efficient communication

Your Qualifications

Completed technical apprenticeship

Several years of experience in production or production‑related areas

Initial leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and automated production lines

Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and Lean‑management methods (e.g., KAIZEN, Lean Six Sigma)

Strong analytical skills, resilience, and excellent team behavior

Fluent German skills (spoken and written); English skills are an advantage

Willingness to work in shifts (currently 3‑shift model, potentially including Saturdays)

Strong interpersonal skills and assertiveness

ERP knowledge (SAP)

What We Offer

We want you to bring your full potential — your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You will receive the tools and freedom to develop your skills, shape your own path, and take on challenges that truly matter. Your work will have a visible and tangible impact every day.

Benefits

We offer a range of attractive benefits to support your well‑being and work‑life balance:

REKA checks for leisure and travel

Company holidays between Christmas and New Year

Various discounts related to health and well‑being

Contribution toward gym membership

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.

The recruitment process is managed by Talent Partner Mara Werne.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.