Manufacturing Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Abbott Laboratories; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Portland, OR seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor for the 2nd shift (2:30pm–1:00am) to drive production performance and lead a team of operators and technicians. The role focuses on labor/material flow, scheduling, line support, and change management to ensure quality and efficiency.

Requires at least an associate degree (or bachelor’s) and 3+ years in a multi‑product manufacturing environment, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years related work experience in a multi‑product manufacturing environment.
• Strong supervisor skills with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow‑up skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and hold production team accountable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of manufacturing operators and production technicians (incl. full-time and contingent staff).
• Manage day‑to‑day operations for the production shift, including labor and material flow, production scheduling, line support, and change management.
• Ensure the desired product quality levels through standard work and training, and use of operation and inspection techniques.
• Monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead cost reduction and operational performance initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and manufacturing performance to meet daily and long‑term targets.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's Degree

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.

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.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The Opportunity

The Portland, OR facility is seeking a highly capable and organized Manufacturing Supervisor for 2nd shift (2:30pm-1:00am) to drive production performance by maintaining strong daily engagement with staff, using a hands‑on approach to communication, problem‑solving, and performance management to build a high‑performing, motivated team.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage a team of manufacturing operators and production technicians (incl. full-time and contingent staff).
• Manage day‑to‑day operations for the production shift, including labor and material flow, production scheduling, line support, and change management.
• Ensure the desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training to those standards, training in operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools/data.
• Monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement with production staff.
• Lead cost reduction and operational performance initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance to achieve daily and long‑term targets.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 3 years related work experience in a multi‑product manufacturing environment.
• Strong supervisor skills, with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Effective communication (verbal written), interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow‑up skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and hold production team accountable for results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device industry experience
• Experience with manual manufacturing processes (incl. cutting, soldering, crimping).

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing

DIVISION: HF Heart Failure

LOCATION: United States States > Portland : 16125 SW 72nd Ave

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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)

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

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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.

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.