Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing SupervisorAbbott 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt 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.An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 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 OpportunityThis position works out of our Plymouth, MN office in our Electrophysiology, and will manage and be responsible for driving the process of continuous improvement and lean principles on the line, and are responsible for their shifts' performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost. In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.What You'll Work OnFirst Shift or 2nd shift; to be determined.Maintain 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 production 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. 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.Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback.Required QualificationsHigh school or GED required.Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing operationsExperience 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.Preferred QualificationsAssociates Degree or Bachelors degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceThe 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: EP ElectrophysiologyLocation: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane NAdditional Locations:Work Shift: StandardTravel: NoMedical Surveillance: NoSignificant 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)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.