Senior Supervisor Production

Abbott Laboratories • Portland, OR

11d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor for its Portland, Oregon facility. The position leads the day-shift production team to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. The role calls for strong daily engagement with staff and a hands-on approach to communication, problem-solving, and performance management.

The supervisor manages manufacturing operators and technicians across multiple processes and oversees daily shift operations, including training, labor allocation, material flow, production scheduling, line support, and change management. The role also uses performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement; supports product quality and regulatory compliance through standard work and training; and leads initiatives to improve cost, efficiency, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance.

The position includes recruiting, developing, coaching, and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce, as well as cross-training and mentoring staff. The stated day-shift hours are 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The base pay range is $78,000 to $156,000, with possible variation by location.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher.
• At least 7 years of manufacturing supervisory experience in a regulated, multi-product, and multi-process environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Effective verbal, written, and visual communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and hold the production team accountable for results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects that improve production results.

Nice To Haves

• Medical device industry experience.
• Experience with manual manufacturing processes, including cutting, soldering, and crimping.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing operators and technicians, including full-time and contingent staff, across diverse processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Manage day-to-day shift operations, including training, labor allocation, material flow, production scheduling, line support, and change management.
• Monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement with production staff.
• Promote a safe and positive work environment.
• Ensure product quality levels and regulatory compliance through standard work and training.
• Lead cost-reduction and operational-performance initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and manufacturing performance.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce, providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Cross-train, develop, and mentor staff to support long-term production results.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor's degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree