Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor – Lake County, IL This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement and lean principles. Responsible for shifts' performance with respect to safety, quality, on‑time delivery, and cost. Job Details This is not a remote opportunity. Traveling up to 5%. Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position. Responsibilities Maintain high visibility with production staff; use a hands‑on approach to communicate daily and involve production staff in problem solving. Develop a high‑performance work team with high 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 production schedules to identify and resolve problems. Ensure 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 overall effectiveness. 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 overall performance. Communicate with and listen to production staff daily 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. Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provide ongoing performance feedback; maintain a safe and professional work environment. Support all company initiatives identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments; maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Utilize root‑cause problem‑solving techniques and lead cross‑functional team to resolve product quality issues. Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts. Required Qualifications Associate’s degree in mechanical, industrial, biomedical, chemical, electrical field or work experience. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3 years work experience. Management experience is highly preferred. Previous experience in manufacturing operations with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principles is preferred. Manufacturing engineering experience preferred. Strong analytical, problem‑solving and project‑management skills. Strong computer skills in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint preferred. FDA/GMP knowledge preferred; Fermentation and cell culture experience is a plus. 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 ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback, respectfully 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 a timely manner. Strong organizational, planning, and follow‑up skills and ability to hold others accountable. Benefits 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 high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr