Manufacturing Supervisor

Abbott • Portland, OR

1d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott's Heart Failure division is seeking a highly capable and organized Manufacturing Supervisor for their Portland, OR facility. This role focuses on driving production performance through strong daily engagement with staff, using a hands-on approach to communication, problem-solving, and performance management to build a high-performing, motivated team. Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to helping people live more fully at all stages of life, with a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. The company offers opportunities for career development, excellent retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, and is recognized as a great place to work worldwide.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 3 years related work experience in a multi-product manufacturing environment.
• Strong supervisor skills, with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Effective communication (verbal, written), interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and hold production team accountable for results.

Nice To Haves

• Medical device industry experience
• Experience with manual manufacturing processes (incl. cutting, soldering, crimping).

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of manufacturing operators and production technicians (incl. full-time and contingent staff).
• Manage day-to-day operations for the production shift, including labor and material flow, production scheduling, line support, and change management.
• 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.
• Monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement with production staff.
• 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 and performance feedback.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree