Strategic Production Manager: Growth & Forecasts

AbbVie; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Production Manager to own critical business outcomes and help the team move from plans to results. The role is described with a clear ownership mindset and mentorship, flexibility, and growth opportunities.

You will join a pragmatic team that values real-world impact, with direct involvement in hiring, data storytelling, forecasting with the PPAP model, and driving cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Sound instincts for reading a room you've never been in before.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Manager-caliber judgment about when to absorb and when to absorb.
• A growth mindset that treats feedback as fuel, not threat.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Sit in on manager hiring to keep the org chart matching the strategy
• Turn messy People Management data into an one-page story executives read before coffee
• Build relationships with key accounts to drive long-term value
• Own the PPAP model that everyone quietly trusts to forecast next quarter
• Conduct competitive research and synthesize insights for executive decisions
• Prepare board-ready presentations and quarterly business reviews
• Streamline operational workflows to reduce cost and improve efficiency
• Pull the NC field team's reality into the planning room

Skills

People management

Executive communication

Growth mindset

Relationship building

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PPAP model

Job description

AbbVie in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Production Manager to own critical business outcomes and help the team move from plans to results. The role is described with a clear ownership mindset and mentorship, flexibility, and growth opportunities.

You will join a pragmatic team that values real-world impact, with direct involvement in hiring, data storytelling, forecasting with the PPAP model, and driving cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.