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This job is with ABB, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position Reports ToProduction ManagerYour Role And ResponsibilitiesWe are now looking for a new Production Supervisor to join our team at ABB Smart Power in Vaasa Finland. In this role you will be a part of our line management organization, leading your own teams in production.This will offer you a unique opportunity to work with the latest production technologies within robotics and automation while gaining access to various opportunities for further career development within ABB. Are you a highly motivated, solution-oriented team player? You may be the one we are looking for!The Work Model For This Role IsYou will mainly be responsible for:Managing production teams and ensuring that operations are executed in a safe, timely and efficient mannerEnsuring your team´s ability to respond to customer needs quickly and with high qualityContinuously developing the productivity and quality of own teamsEnsuring the required skill levels in your teams and setting individual growth targets for the team membersCollaborating with different stakeholdersEnsuring safety and well-being at workQualifications For The RoleB.Sc. in engineering and relevant working experienceFew years’ of experience from working with production or production processesBasic knowledge in automation and roboticsGood teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making abilityGood negotiation and presentation skills as well as overall interpersonal and collaboration skillsA committed approach to work and a positive mindsetExcellent written and spoken communication skills in Finnish. Other language skills are an advantagePrevious experience and knowledge of different Switch productsExperience in SAP or similar ERP systemsPrevious leadership experience and safety knowledge of safety regulations are considered an advantageWhat’s in it for you?We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.BenefitsOur culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.More About UsABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions.If you have questions, please contact Production and Manufacturing Manager, Jani Keränen +358 (50) 3348026. Please note the following call times: between 14.00-16 on weekdays. Apply for the position by December 7th, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.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.

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