Manufacturing Manager

Abbott • Portland, OR

11d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott's Heart Failure division is advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies. This role is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The position demands proven expertise in building and developing high-performing teams while optimizing operational performance to consistently achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years related work experience in a multi-product manufacturing environment, with progressive leadership and managerial roles in Operations, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence.
• Strong managerial skills, with proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and drive operational improvements through structured methodologies.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and hold teams accountable for results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Medical device industry experience.
• Experience with manual manufacturing processes (incl. cutting, soldering, crimping).
• Operations or Continuous Improvement experience with Class III medical devices.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Engineers (incl. Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Sustaining Manufacturing), Documentation Specialists, and Manufacturing Supervisors.
• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, including labor and material flow, production scheduling, technical support, and change management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams – including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance – to meet customer requirements and business objectives.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement manufacturing improvement strategies aligned with business goals, Lean principles, and regulatory requirements (FDA, QMS, EMS).
• Lead cost reduction and operational performance initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance to achieve daily and long-term targets.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce; provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Lead change management initiatives and foster a culture of ownership, engagement, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager