Department Manager - Aseptic Packaging Operation - Casa Grande, AZ
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Accountable for meeting compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
