Manufacturing Supervisor

Abbott Laboratories; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Saint Paul, MN to lead production teams and ensure operational success. The role involves driving continuous improvement initiatives while managing team performance and compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years experience in manufacturing and strong leadership skills. Abbott offers an excellent benefits package including career development programs and health coverage.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to manufacturing teams.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

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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 the process of continuous improvement and lean principles on the line and are responsible for their shifts' performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost.

1st Shift: 4am-2:30pm, 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/Sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives, such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Implement/Sustain area Management Operations Systems, including visual management, standard work, tier meetings, key performance indicators, training, capacity, gemba walks and continuous improvement.
• Implement/Sustain OpEx tools including Line Balance/Work Content, and Standard Work
• Identify and eliminate waste, improve flow, and enhance team performance.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (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.
• Able to identify improvements through kaizen events and lean manufacturing tools, lead cross-functional teams to implement change including engineering, quality and R&D.
• Ensure efficient and effective production processesby overseeing daily operations, maintaining quality control, driving continuous improvement, managing the production team, and ensuring safety compliance.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school 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 business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, life sciences, or a related field required; 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.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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