Production Manager

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Production Manager, this position is on-site at our Vascular manufacturing facility in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. About Abbott Abbott 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. Working at Abbott 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 will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days. 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 will provide support to our Medical Devices, Vascular manufacturing facility in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks and Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. This role will provide direction, leadership and management for a section of the production organization, Finished Goods or Sub Assembly. Utilize key metrics to achieve product availability, compliance, operational and financial goals while driving a high level of performance within the assigned area. Support the professional development of individuals. Foster continuous improvement and encourage open communication. Interacts effectively and cooperatively, handles changes in work tasks and environment and takes prompt action to accomplish objectives. What You’ll Do Ensures product availability through efficient management of area resources and coordination with peers, subordinates, and support organizations. Drives compliance to GMP/ISO, EHS policies and regulations and AV Quality System requirements within Operations. Executes to budget and capital plans and resolves resource and financial gaps. Translates organizational goals into functional area goals and establishes systems to meet goals. Works with technical areas and provides guidance and expertise to support production troubleshooting. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Business Administration. 7+ years of experience in a related technical or operations discipline. At least 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing and/or technical operations functions. Knowledge of the Quality System with understanding of the CAPA system and interrelated systems. Demonstrated ability to make timely, competent, and credible decisions while evaluating short and long-term benefits and risks Must have the ability to problem solve, mentor and manage multiple projects and/or personnel. Leadership, professionalism, ethical, strong communication and presentation skills are required. Demonstrate success in error resolution, conflict management and working in a team environment. Excellent communication skills in both: English and Spanish. Computer literate. Microsoft Office. Apply now 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 on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $88,700.00 – $177,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: Puerto Rico > Barceloneta : PR-17 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter