Lean Production Supervisor, Medical Devices

Thornton Tomasetti; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott in Woodridge, St. Paul, MN, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team in a cleanroom environment for high-quality medical devices. You will drive Lean initiatives, coach operators, and ensure safety, quality and productivity in a GMP-regulated setting.

You will coach teams on 5S, standard work, and root cause analysis while collaborating with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to implement improvements and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, life sciences, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device/pharma preferred).
• 1–2 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP.
• Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Cleanroom operations and contamination control.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with continuous improvement focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.
• Champion Abbott’s cultural values by promoting a positive, inclusive, high-performance work environment.
• Lead and coach team members in Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Identify and eliminate waste through continuous improvement initiatives and kaizen events.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce variability.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and support new product introductions.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support employee development and training.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audits and inspections.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, life sciences, or a related field

Job description

Abbott in Woodridge, St. Paul, MN, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team in a cleanroom environment for high-quality medical devices. You will drive Lean initiatives, coach operators, and ensure safety, quality and productivity in a GMP-regulated setting.

You will coach teams on 5S, standard work, and root cause analysis while collaborating with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to implement improvements and support new product introductions.