Operations Business Line Leader

Abbott • Temecula, CA

3d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease. The role is responsible for the overall results for a single shift of a multi-shift manufacturing operations line(s), with additional accountability for providing overall manufacturing leadership for afternoon or night shift manufacturing operations, along with responsibility for individual teams. The leader will model and promote behaviors that ensure the delivery of high-quality products while championing compliance with Abbott policies and procedures, meeting all local and statutory requirements, and adhering to regulatory requirements. They will initiate, manage, and make decisions impacting product quality. The role also involves modeling and promoting a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability, and cash flow within the shift, team, and department, while operating within budget with a focus on margin, material utilization, and Cost Improvement Program (CIP) goals. Training others in this understanding for operator engagement and involvement in cost management is also key. The leader will manage financial statements and budgetary responsibilities, sharing accountability for line budgetary decisions with their direct manager. They will track, trend, and continuously improve budgetary performance for overtime (OT), direct expenses, operating equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor, downtime, schedule performance, year-over-year CIP, and material usage. Driving OEE objectives, understanding drivers, and developing/executing plans for improvement of line performance and quality metrics are crucial. The leader will understand all key performance indicators, developing, driving, and leading the execution of plans through the utilization and involvement of all team and support resources. Developing plans and executing efforts required to train and develop employees to improve overall manufacturing capability to deliver performance results, creating a learning environment, and supporting individual learning and development plans are also part of the role. Coaching and directing individuals and teams to meet performance goals and objectives, directly supervising the team, and leading staffing activities are essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)
• Business, Science, Food Technology, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 5 years

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall results for a single shift of a multi shift manufacturing operations line(s) additional accountability could include providing overall manufacturing leadership for afternoon or night shift manufacturing operations along with responsibility for individual team.
• Model and promote the behaviors that ensure delivery of high quality products for our customers while championing compliance with Abbott policies and procedures, meeting all local and statutory requirements, and adhering to the regulatory requirements of countries to which products are shipped. Initiate, manage and make decisions which impact product quality.
• Model and promote a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability and cash flow within the shift, team and department, while operating within budget with a focus on margin, material utilization and Cost Improvement Program (CIP) goals. Train others in this understanding for operator engagement and involvement in cost management. Manage financial statements and budgetary responsibilities; share accountability for line budgetary decisions with direct manager. Track, trend, and continuously improve budgetary performance for overtime(OT), direct expenses, operating equipment effectiveness(OEE), labor, downtime, schedule performance (units per hour, Lbs./Hour), year over year CIP and material usage.
• Drive OEE objectives; understand drivers, and developing and executing plans around improvement of line performance and quality metrics. Understand all key performance indicators, developing, driving and leading the execution of plans through utilization and involvement of all team and support resources.
• Develop plans and execute efforts required to train and develop employees to improve overall manufacturing capability to deliver performance results. Create a learning environment and support individuals learning and development plants. Coach and direct individuals and teams to meet performance goals and objectives. Directly supervises team and leads staffing activities.
• Lead efforts required to deliver the EHS performance for the shift/ line of accountability. Coach and direct individuals in delivering EHS performance for themselves, their team and department. Model and promote the behaviors that support a continuously improving EHS culture by engaging with employees and other key stakeholders in ensuring all EHS requirements are met inclusive of internal and external regulatory objectives and direction. Preparation and active participation in internal and external EHS audits and incident/accident investigation and reporting; coupled with timely implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead efforts required to deliver quality and compliance performance for the shift/ line of accountability. Coach and direct individuals in delivering performance required for QA for themselves, their team and department. Preparation and active participation in internal and external Quality audits and incident investigation and reporting; coupled with timely implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead efforts required to deliver financial specific performance metrics. Coach and direct individuals and teams in delivering direct financial performance including waste management, overtime and controllable direct expenses that supports the plant financial goals. Model and promote a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability and cash flow within the shift, team and department, while operating within budget with a focus on margin, material utilization and Cost Improvement Program (CIP) goals. Train others in this understanding for operator engagement and involvement in cost management. Manage financial statements and budgetary responsibilities; share accountability for line budgetary decisions with direct manager.
• Track, trend, and continuously improve budgetary performance for overtime(OT), direct expenses, operating equipment effectiveness(OEE), labor, downtime, schedule performance (units per hour, Lbs./Hour), year over year CIP and material usage. Lead efforts to identify and deliver cost reduction of 3-5% versus previous year financials for the team/ department. Assist in the development of department budgets and standards, including preparation of updates and CIP projects. Financial management and accountability up to $ 6MM USD.
• Lead efforts required to deliver specific Productivity performance metrics. Coach and direct individuals and teams in delivering Productivity performance improvements in personnel utilization, Operating Equipment Effectiveness(OEE), overtime and controllable direct expenses that impact on Productivity. Model and drive continuous improvement programs utilizing operational excellence and common tools (e.g. Lean, Root Cause Analysis(RCA)) and methodologies in processes and procedures within the shift, operating line and department. Actively plan and organize the day to day manufacturing operations and schedules. Anticipate, lead and drive proper alignment and prioritization between production and support teams towards common objective delivery that supports the shift/line/department
• Model the organization’s values and drive a culture of engagement throughout the organization by providing effective leadership, direction, development and support of the team. Assure team members are trained and understand duties, responsibilities, and performance against established expectations. Provide timely coaching, counseling and feedback.
• Engage in drafting own goals with your manager. Assist your manager in the development of strategic and tactical goal development for the department and teams that align with business site strategies and goals. Lead the development of goal setting for the team and individuals on your team. Establish a communications framework that assures timely and relevant transfer of information to and from all levels and functional areas of the organization. Ensure compliance with all HR policies and procedures. Understand and effectively use the rewards and recognition programs. Champion positive employee relations by maintaining a high profile presence on the floor, direct engagement with employees, regular open communications and encouraging knowledge sharing and open exchange of ideas.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

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 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