Senior Operator

Abbott • Minnetonka, MN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated 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 has 115,000 colleagues serving people in over 160 countries. This Senior Operator position is located in Minnetonka within Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, which focuses on advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation. The role operates on a 2nd Shift (Monday – Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM, with potential overtime). Under general supervision, the Senior Operator supports the assigned Production Supervisor in ensuring the continuous flow of high-quality production through designated work-cells, meeting manufacturing obligations. This individual acts as the lead person in self-directed cells or teams, assisting in maintaining high levels of productivity and product quality, and coordinating continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum 4 years related experience in the assembly of digital and analog circuitry/devices, including the demonstrated ability to provide work/lead direction to a team.
• Demonstrated comprehensive product assembly techniques, related process knowledge, plus a mastery of appropriate skill sets as confirmed by cognizant Engineering and/or Production/Quality Assurance supervisory personnel.
• Prior experience working in an air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, notes, and layouts.
• Demonstrated ability to use frequently used hand tools; demonstrated eye-hand coordination and capable of working with small precision devices.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and basic math skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Occasional scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 5 years medical device or related assembly experience.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activity in assigned work areas, ensuring continuous product processing in accordance with build schedules.
• Coordinate communication of work instructions to personnel in designated areas in accordance with supervisory objectives.
• Perform direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules, as directed or as necessary.
• Perform regular process and quality performance audits of personnel, tooling and equipment in assigned areas.
• Advise supervisor or other appropriate contact in the event of issues affecting the productivity of the cell.
• Accumulate information for assigned areas regarding work in process inventory status and daily output quantities.
• Assist in providing direct training to area operators as required.
• Provide feedback on defects encountered, and provide re-training support as necessary.
• Accumulate and organize data to support area continuous improvement plans, as directed.
• Provide assistance in expediting priority product and tasks in assigned areas.
• Perform inspection and determine disposition of rejects per required documentation, as directed.
• Resolve and/or facilitate resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees