Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Abbott Laboratories; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health coverage (HIP PPO)

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing in a cleanroom environment, driving safety, quality, and productivity while applying Lean principles.

You will coach staff, monitor KPIs, ensure FDA/ISO compliance, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to implement continuous improvements and cost savings.

This role requires 3–5 years in regulated manufacturing and 1–2 years in supervision; shift Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device or pharma preferred).
• 1–2 years in supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP.
• Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Cleanroom operations and contamination control.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day manufacturing floor operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, high-performance work environment.
• Lead and coach team members in Lean tools (5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis).
• Identify and eliminate waste through continuous improvement initiatives and kaizen events.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce variability.
• Ensure FDA, ISO 13485, and internal quality standards compliance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and support new product introductions.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support employee development and training.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audits/inspections.
• As a grade 15 supervisor, demonstrate lean systems leadership and training abilities across the building.
• Teach others how teams’ performance ties to financial outcomes and support planning.
• Identify cost-improvement opportunities within controlled financial outcomes.

Skills

FDA regs

ISO 13485

GMP

Lean manufacturing

Cleanroom ops

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Job description

Production Supervisor

Divisional Information

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Woodridge, St Paul, MN, location in the Structural Heart Business.

Main Purpose of Role

At Abbott, you will lead a team of manufacturing associates in a cleanroom or controlled environment, ensuring the production of high-quality medical devices. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement while applying Lean Manufacturing principles to drive operational excellence.

What You’ll Work On

• Supervise day-to-day operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.
• Champion Abbott’s cultural values by promoting a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
• Lead and coach team members in Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Identify and eliminate waste through continuous improvement initiatives and kaizen events.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce variability.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and support new product introductions.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support employee development and training.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audits and inspections.
• In addition to the duties of a grade 14 supervisor, a grade 15 supervisor has demonstrated leadership capabilities in the areas of lean systems and Tier meetings, to the point where they become a training resource for other areas within the building.
• Able to teach others how their teams performance ties to the financial outcomes monthly and ability to support the financial planning process.
• Ability to identify opportunities within the financial outcomes that are within their control and propose cost improvement projects.

Shift

Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, life sciences, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device or pharmaceutical preferred).
• Minimum 1–2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of: FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP. Lean Manufacturing principles and tools. Cleanroom operations and contamination control.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications (preferred): Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $68,000.00 – $136,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.