Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor

Abbott; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement & FreeU program

Recognition as a great place to work

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor in Des Plaines, Illinois, to lead daily manufacturing operations for oligonucleotide and bulk production within the AMD Molecular Business Unit.

You will direct technical manufacturing staff, partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other teams to optimize processes, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed, geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership with ability to provide constructive feedback to improve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across levels of the organization.
• Multi-tasking, prioritization, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of oligonucleotide and bulk technical manufacturing technicians to meet objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams with Technical Support to enhance capabilities.
• Identify and address training needs for staff.
• Maintain and improve Quality System effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
• Execute production plans to support business needs.
• Promote communication and teamwork across shifts.
• Manage people-related processes, including performance management and assignments.
• Define and uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Oligo and Bulk Production 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

Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions.

The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the oligonucleotide and bulk production manufacturing team within Abbott's AMD Molecular Business Unit in Des Plaines, Illinois. This role provides direct leadership to technical manufacturing personnel while ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production activities that support business objectives, customer requirements, and operational performance goals.

The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor partners closely with Technical Support, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams to enhance manufacturing capabilities, optimize production processes, and ensure uninterrupted execution of manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the production organization.

In addition to overseeing day‑to‑day manufacturing activities, the Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process excellence initiatives that improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance. The role supports problem‑solving efforts, drives corrective and preventive actions, and promotes best practices that enable sustainable manufacturing excellence.

The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor regularly monitors operational metrics, evaluates team performance, and communicates accomplishments, productivity results, and key business updates to functional and organizational leadership. Through effective leadership, employee development, and operational oversight, this position contributes to the successful execution of manufacturing objectives and the continued growth of Abbott's Molecular Business.

What You’ll Work On

• Ensure compliance with Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Supervise the daily operations of the oligonucleotide and bulk technical manufacturing technicians to meet organizational objectives.
• Lead and participate in cross‑functional teams with Technical Support to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify and address training needs.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System
• Understand and comply with EHS policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs.
• Ensure the execution of the production plan to support business requirements.
• Promote communication and teamwork across shifts and crews.
• Manage all people‑related activities, including administrative tasks, performance management, workflow, and assignments.
• Work under the general direction of the department manager.
• Assign work within the group, resolve issues, and manage people‑related processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and make timely, effective decisions related to business and personnel issues within the scope of responsibility.

Competencies

• Positively impact 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, Engineering, or
• related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in the manufacturing operations industry.
• 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.
• Multi‑tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow‑up skills and ability to hold others accountable.

Preferred

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing operations with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principles is preferred.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model preferred.

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The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.