Senior Supervisor Production

Abbott Laboratories; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

Abbott's Portland, OR facility is seeking a day shift Senior Production Supervisor (4:00am-2:30pm) to achieve production results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through a high-performing team. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong daily engagement with staff and a hands-on approach to communication, problem-solving, and performance management.

The role manages a diverse set of processes, monitors metrics, and drives continuous improvement while promoting a safe, compliant work

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Effective communication (verbal, written, and visual) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and hold production team accountable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of manufacturing operators and technicians across processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations for the production shift, including training, labor allocation, material flow, and scheduling.
• Monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead cost reduction and operational performance initiatives to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce with coaching and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching/Mentoring

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Project Leadership

Education

Associates Degree or higher

Job description

Location United States - Oregon - Portland Category Operations

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.

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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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:

The Portland, OR facility is seeking a day shift Senior Production Supervisor (4:00am-2:30pm) to achieve production results in the area of safety, quality, delivery, and cost though a high-performing and motivated team. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong daily engagement with staff and a hands‑on approach to communication, problem‑solving, and performance management.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage a team of manufacturing operators and technicians (including full-time and contingent staff) across a diverse set of processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.


• Manage day-to-day operations for the production shift, including training, labor allocation, material flow, production scheduling, line support, and change management.


• Monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement with production staff.


• Promote a safe and positive work environment


• Ensure required product quality levels and requlatory compliance are achieved through the use of standard work and training to those standards.


• Lead cost reduction and operational performance initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and manufacturing performance that achieve both daily and long-term goals.


• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.


• Cross-train, develop, and mentor staff to ensure long-term production results.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or higher


• Minimum of 7 years manufacturing supervisory experience in a regulated, multi-product, and multi-process environment.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.


• Effective communication (verbal, written, and visual), 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.


• Demonstrated ability to lead projects that improve production results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device industry experience


• Experience with manual manufacturing processes (incl. cutting, soldering, crimping).

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.

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.

Job Id 31163872 LocationUnited States - Oregon - Portland Medical surveillance Not Applicable DivisionHF Heart Failure Travel No Additional Location

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)

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