Sr Value Stream Manager

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Senior Value Stream Manager

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Minnetonka MNlocation for our Electrophysiology Medical Device Abbotts Electrophysiology (EP) business were advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

In this role you will lead and develop a highperforming organization of production supervisors manufacturing engineers and technicians across multiple shifts. Youll partner closely with executive leaders to shape longterm strategy while guiding engineering priorities process validation and continuous improvement efforts.

What Youll Work On

• Recruit and develop team of production supervisors manufacturing engineers and technicians to support manufacturing across multiple shifts

• Collaborate with executive leadership and other functional group managers in setting long term goals for the team and site performance

• Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization process validations and continuous improvement activities

• Manage new product development and introduction from design phase to manufacturing including initial product ramp up for commercial launch

• Utilize lean manufacturing tools to effectively resolve manufacturing issues as well as to improve process capabilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity.

• Analyze production maintenance and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures workflow or equipment) that will improve performance.

• Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in supply and logistics or sales) to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans cost estimates and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities

• Plan prioritize and manage production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions for ablation catheter and diagnostic catheter manufacturing

• Lead direct evaluate and develop a team of supervisors who are responsible for various production activities such as assembly machine operation processing treating or packaging.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations other regulatory requirements Company policies operating procedures processes and task assignments

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years inManufacturing/process development experience with minimum 5 years of people management experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Business operations

• Experience with statistical techniques (i.e. DOE SPC) as well as Lean manufacturing techniques value stream mapping and continuous improvement methodologies. Solid knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations.

• Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing technology transfer project to global operations

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment

• Strong leadership skills including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results

• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multi-tasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner

• Strong organizational planning and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable

• Ability to travel approximately 20% including internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with high complexity manual assembly manufacturing preferred

• Prior experience in medical device manufacturing preferred

• MBA preferred

What We Offer

At Abbott you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

• Production areas that are clean well-lit and temperature-controlled

• Training and career development with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical dental vision wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

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In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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