Senior Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Abbott Laboratories; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Supervisor for their 2nd shift to oversee operations, ensuring safety and quality while driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and is pivotal in improving efficiency and product quality.

Benefits

Free medical coverage after wellness assessment

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement and education benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing teams towards safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team Development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or life sciences

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Senior Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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 Plymouth, 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 2nd Shift Senior 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.

2nd Shift: 3:30 PM - 2 AM, Monday- Thursday (occasional Fridays)

What You’llWork 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 across all levels of the team.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying and eliminating waste, improving flow, and enhancing team performance.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are met and exceeded.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR) to support new product introductions, process improvements, and compliance initiatives.
• Coach and mentor supervisors and team leads, supporting their development and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and internal quality systems.
• Support internal and external audits and lead root cause investigations and CAPA implementation when necessary.
• In addition to the duties of a grade 15 supervisor, a grade 16 supervisor has demonstrated additional leadership capabilities in the area of leading the other supervisors on improvement activities and initiatives like MOS and Shingo prize preparation.
• Able to identify improvements through kaizen events and lean manufacturing tools, lead cross-functional teams to implement change including engineering, quality and R&D.
• Champion of Mangement Operations Systems, including visual management, standard work, tier meetings, key performance indicators, training, capacity, gemba walks and continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding labor absorption with the ability to translate improvements into financial outcomes
• Ownership of OpEx tools including Line Balance/Work Content, Standard Work Charts and Staffing Plans with the ability to influence improvements that may require engineering change and or impact to supply chain.
• Conduct a thorough review and analysis of the cost center spending and headcount, comparing actual figures against the budgeted amounts. Identify any variances, understand the underlying reasons for these differences, and provide insights to inform future budgeting and resource allocation decisions.
• Ensure efficient and effective production processesby overseeing daily operations, maintaining quality control, driving continuous improvement, managing the production team, and ensuring safety compliance.
• Ability to lead cross functional kaizen events and improvement projects

Required Qualifications

• High school or GED required.
• Minimum 5years 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.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours (3:30 PM - 2 AM Monday- Thursday, occasional Fridays)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, life sciences, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device or pharmaceutical preferred).
• 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role with direct people management responsibilities.
• Certifications (preferred): Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Knowledge of:
• FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP.
• Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Cleanroom operations and contamination control.
• Skills:
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

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 $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.