Intermediate Supervisor Manufacturing Operations - Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

Abbott; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Intermediate Supervisor in Manufacturing Operations for its Ottawa facility. You will lead the day shift, ensuring safety and quality while managing staffing and process improvements. Ideal candidates will have substantial manufacturing experience and strong leadership skills, contributing to a company dedicated to advancing healthcare.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Recognition as a great place to work

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of products, processes, and equipment.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing or laboratory experience.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address yield issues.
• Implement productivity and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering or a technical field

Job description

Intermediate Supervisor Manufacturing Operations - Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

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About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott
At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Family, Be Your True Self And Live a Full Life. You Will Have Access To

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity
This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, within the Point of Care Diagnostics division. Our portfolio includes infectious disease, cardiometabolic, informatics, and toxicology. We are seeking a Supervisor in Assembly Operations for our Ottawa cartridge manufacturing facility. As a key leader, you will supervise the day shift in a clean room environment, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity to drive positive business results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff compliance with health and safety policies and legislation.
• Develop a safety-first culture.
• Support and innovate safety metrics to reduce incidents.
• Execute build plans to meet targets, optimize capacity, and ensure quality.
• Translate company goals into departmental objectives and communicate effectively.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address yield issues.
• Manage staffing, capacity planning, equipment utilization, and material flow.
• Devote approximately 75% of work hours on-site in manufacturing areas.
• Implement productivity and process improvements.
• Develop and execute staff training plans.
• Clarify roles, promote teamwork, and monitor performance.
• Foster continuous improvement and a collaborative work environment.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Support HR policies, conduct performance reviews, and participate in staffing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and address non-conformances.
• Conduct employee performance discussions and support career development.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of products, processes, and equipment, with ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Proven planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask, make quick decisions, and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Post-secondary education, preferably in Engineering or a technical field.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing or laboratory experience.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing and understanding of regulatory requirements is an asset.
• Rotating 4x4 day shifts from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.

Follow your career aspirations with Abbott, a company dedicated to diversity and inclusion. Visit us at www.abbott.com.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Production and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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