Sr. Supervisor Production

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that mattersgrowand learn care for yourself andyourfamily be your true selfand live a full life.Youllalso have access to:

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

• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan withahigh employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursementtheFreedom 2 Savestudent debt programandFreeUeducation benefit- an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

• A company recognized asa great placeto work in dozens of countriesworldwideandnamed 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 asthebest place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position worksout ofourWoodridge MN (St. Paul) locationin theStructural Heart division.

Structural Heart Business Mission:Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of lifeby designing and providing device and management solutions for treatingstructural heart disease.

At Abbott you will lead & develop a team of manufacturing associates in a cleanroom or controlled environment ensuring the production of high-quality medical devices. You willbe responsible forfostering a culture of accountability engagement and continuous improvement while applying Lean Manufacturing principles to drive operational excellence.

WhatYoullWork On

-Provide leadership and direction to manufacturing teams ensuring alignment with Abbotts safety quality and productivity goals.
-Foster a culture of engagement inclusion and continuous improvement across all levels of the team.
-Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S Standard Work Visual Management and Value Stream Mapping.
-Drive operational excellence byidentifyingandeliminatingwaste improving flow and enhancing team performance.
-Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are met and exceeded.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality Engineering Supply Chain HR) to support new product introductions process improvements and compliance initiatives.
-Coach and mentor supervisors and team leads supporting their development and succession planning.
-Ensure compliance with FDA regulations ISO 13485 and internal quality systems.
-Support internal and external audits and lead root cause investigations and CAPA implementation when necessary.
-In addition to the duties of a grade 15 supervisor a grade 16 supervisor hasdemonstratedadditionalleadership capabilitiesin the area ofleading the other supervisors on improvement activities and initiatives like MOS and Shingo prizepreperation.
-Able to identify improvements through kaizen events and lean manufacturing tools lead cross-fuctionalteams to implement change including engineering quality and R&D.
-Champion of Management Operations Systemsincluding visualmanagement standard work tier meetings key performance indicators training capacitygembawalks and continuous improvement.
-Deep understanding labor absorption with the ability to translate improvements into financial outcomes
-Ownership ofOpExtools including Line Balance/Work Content Standard Work Charts and Staffing -Plans with the ability to influence improvements that may require engineering change and or impact to supply chain.
-Conduct a thorough review and analysis of the cost center spending and headcount comparing actual figures against the budgeted amounts.Identifyany variances understand the underlying reasons for these differences and provide insights to inform future budgeting and resource allocation decisions.
-Ensure efficient and effective production processesby overseeing daily operationsmaintainingquality control driving continuous improvement managing the production team and ensuring safety compliance.
-Ability to lead cross functional kaizen events and improvement projects

RequiredQualifications

-Bachelors degree in engineering operations life sciences or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
-5 years in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device or pharmaceutical preferred).
-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role with direct people management responsibilities.
-Certifications (preferred): Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
-Knowledge of:
FDA regulations ISO 13485 and GMP.
Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
Cleanroom operations and contamination control.
-Skills:
Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
Strong communication coaching and conflict resolution skills.
Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced regulated environment.

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