Manufacturing Supervisor

Abbott Laboratories; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories seeks a 1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor at their St. Paul location to lead manufacturing teams and implement Lean principles. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills alongside experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, while promoting safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing operations required.
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to manufacturing teams.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or life sciences (preferred)

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Manufacturing Supervisor

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. You’ll 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 bachelor’s 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 St. Paul, MN location, supporting the Structural Heart division.

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

The 1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor will manage and be responsible for driving continuous improvement and lean principles on the line, and for their shift's performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost.

1st Shift: 4 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Thursday (occasional Fridays). Hours are slightly negotiable.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide leadership and direction to manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with Abbott’s safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives, such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Implement and sustain area Management Operations Systems, including visual management, standard work, tier meetings, key performance indicators, training, capacity, gemba walks, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and sustain OpEx tools including Line Balance/Work Content, and Standard Work.
• Identify and eliminate waste, improve flow, and enhance team performance.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to ensure targets are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR) to support new product introductions, process improvements, and compliance initiatives.
• Coach and mentor team leads, supporting their development and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and internal quality systems.
• Identify improvements through kaizen events and lean manufacturing tools, lead cross-functional teams to implement changes including engineering, quality, and R&D.
• Oversee daily operations, maintain quality control, drive continuous improvement, manage the production team, and ensure safety compliance.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including goal setting and providing positive, constructive feedback.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, life sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device or pharmaceutical preferred).
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP.
• Lean Manufacturing principles and tools knowledge.
• Experience with cleanroom operations and contamination control.

Apply Now

*Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.