Department Manager - Aseptic Packaging Operation - Casa Grande, AZ

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.

Department Manager - Aseptic Packaging

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead multi-shift manufacturing operations and deliver world-class performance across production lines. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, developing frontline leaders, managing budgets, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

The ideal candidate is a proven manufacturing leader who excels in coaching teams, driving continuous improvement, managing financial performance, and leading change across a dynamic production environment.

Working at Abbott

At 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.

• 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 a high employer contribution.

• Tuition 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 Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• • Lead and develop Front Line Leaders and production teams across multiple shifts.

  • Drive operational excellence through achievement of key performance metrics, including OEE, labor efficiency, downtime, throughput, and material utilization.

  • Monitor and improve production performance through data analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Manage departmental budgets and financial performance, with responsibility for budgets up to $12M USD .

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

  • Lead staffing, training, coaching, and employee development efforts to build a high-performing workforce.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams and site leadership to achieve business objectives and implement change initiatives.

  • Lead operational escalations, support audits and site visits, and make timely decisions to maintain business continuity.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology, engineering

• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in an FDA regulated food manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership position

• Proven leadership experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

• Strong background in people leadership, operational performance management, and continuous improvement.

• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and change management initiatives.

• Ability to work independently, influence across functions, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc. 

• Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools

• Green Belt Certification but not required

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com , on LinkedIn at , and on Facebook at .

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.]]><