Manufacturing Supervisor

Thornton Tomasetti; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Generous retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development in internationally

Job summary

Abbott is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor in Minnetonka, MN to lead a production area in the EP Electrophysiology business. The role is 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 5:00 am–3:30 pm) with overtime and weekend work as needed.

You will drive production plan execution, process excellence, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates' or Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing or operational experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and quality systems; strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day team leadership for a production area or work group.
• Develop and implement production process excellence activities; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate policies and supervise operations to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

GMP knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Database software

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Manufacturing Supervisor – Minnetonka, MN

Working 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 Minnetonka, MN, location in the Electrophysiology (EP) business. This role will support first shift manufacturing, 4 10's, Monday - Thursday. This role would also have occasional overtime and weekend work. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re 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.

Responsibilities

Provide team leadership in the day-to-day activities for an assigned production area or work group. Responsible for the development and implementation of production process excellence activities; identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities in production processes, plans tasks and solutions. Reports to functional and/or organization management on team accomplishments, achievements & productivity.

Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Supervise day-to-day operations of assigned area or workgroup to ensure organizational and objectives are met. Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams. Identify and address training needs. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System. Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, guidelines and programs. Ensure the execution of the production plan to support business requirements. Promote communication and teamwork across shifts / crews as applicable. Responsible for all people-management activities including but not limited to: administrative activities, performance management, work flow and assignments. Works under general direction from department manager. Assigns work within the assigned group; resolves issues and manages people-related processes; responsible for compliance to industry standards; makes timely and effective decisions related to business and personnel issues within the scope or responsibility.

This position is accountable for the following:

• Provide positive impact to short-term, mid-range, and long-term organizational goals.
• Demonstrate continual improvement in technical and personnel matters.
• Create an environment that supports cross-functional team effectiveness; Supervise and support the development of assigned staff.

Shift

1st Shift 5:00 am – 3:30 pm with potential overtime.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates' or Bachelor's Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing and/or operational experience to develop the competence to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to motivate, direct, and provide technical knowledge and to mentor staff; ability or aptitude to work on problems that are complex in scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors; knowledge of manufacturing planning, documentation systems, GMP and quality; demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to work cross‑functionally; knowledge of operations, standards, and documentation; ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software; strong organizational and project management skills; ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior; ability to gain knowledge, understanding or skills quickly and is willing to learn.

What 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

Salary

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Location

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 3700 Williston Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.