Manufacturing supervisor - Weekend Shift

Job DescriptionAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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.The OpportunityThis position works out of our Minnetonka, MN location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Manage the direct activities of an area within a department or function. Provides direct supervision to professional, direct or indirect labor staff. Ensure that plans are implemented, and milestones are achieved. Direct the activities of staff to achieve objectives at lowest cost.Shift information: Weekend Shift Friday-SundayWhat You'll Work OnMaintain high level of visibility with production staff. Use hands-on approach to communicate daily and involve production staff in problem solving.Develop a high-performance work team with high levels of worker morale, satisfaction, and performance.Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, managing one's own reactions, and addressing unacceptable behavior.Help production staff succeed through performance management. Provide coaching and performance communication to support development.Review general status of project build schedules to identify and resolve problems.Ensure the desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training to those standards, training in operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools/data.Support and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices. Provide training and coaching to improve standard work, work center organization (5S), and housekeeping. Actively provide change leadership as required.Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging production staff to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation.Support production staff in understanding company policies and practices.Maintain time and production records.Take notice of process related problems and support production staff in taking corrective action to improve the overall performance of the team.Communicate with and listen to production staff on a daily basis regarding work team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, etc.Communicate with other supervisors and appropriate personnel regarding equipment, safety, work center schedules, company policies and practices, performance improvement plans, etc.Communicate with and provide necessary support to new product development teams.Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback.Maintains a safe and professional work environment.EducationAssociates Degree Preferred Or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceBachelors Degree Preferred Or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceRequired QualificationsMinimum 1 year's previous experience in manufacturing operations with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principals.Preferred QualificationsExperience 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. Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.Two or more years of supervisory experience in medical device manufacturing or related field preferred.Must have the ability to analyze and problem solve in a timely manner, handle multiple tasks, work under pressure.Knowledge/ understanding of business metrics.Knowledge of the Quality System with understanding of the CAPA system and interrelated systems preferred.The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Job Family: ManufacturingDivision: CRM Cardiac Rhythm ManagementLocation: United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14901 DeVeau PlaceWork Shift: StandardTravel: NoMedical Surveillance: YesSignificant Work Activities: Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environmentAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.