Sr Value Stream Manager

Abbott

About The Position

Senior Value Stream Manager Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 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, and 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Minnetonka, MN location for our Electrophysiology Medical Device team. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. In this role, you will lead and develop a high‑performing organization of production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and technicians across multiple shifts. You’ll partner closely with executive leaders to shape long‑term strategy while guiding engineering priorities, process validation, and continuous improvement efforts. What You'll Work On Recruit and develop team of production supervisors, manufacturing engineers and technicians to support manufacturing across multiple shifts Collaborate with executive leadership and other functional group managers in setting long term goals for the team and site performance Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization, process validations and continuous improvement activities Manage new product development and introduction from design phase to manufacturing, including initial product ramp up for commercial launch Utilize lean manufacturing tools to effectively resolve manufacturing issues as well as to improve process capabilities Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity. Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow, or equipment) that will improve performance. Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in supply and logistics, or sales) to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions for ablation catheter and diagnostic catheter manufacturing Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of supervisors who are responsible for various production activities such as assembly, machine operation, processing, treating, or packaging. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years in Manufacturing/process development experience, with minimum 5 years of people management experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, operations
Experience with statistical techniques (i.e. DOE, SPC) as well as Lean manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping and continuous improvement methodologies.
Solid knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations.
Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing technology transfer project to global operations
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results
Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable
Ability to travel approximately 20%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with high complexity manual assembly manufacturing preferred
Prior experience in medical device manufacturing preferred
MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit and develop team of production supervisors, manufacturing engineers and technicians to support manufacturing across multiple shifts
Collaborate with executive leadership and other functional group managers in setting long term goals for the team and site performance
Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization, process validations and continuous improvement activities
Manage new product development and introduction from design phase to manufacturing, including initial product ramp up for commercial launch
Utilize lean manufacturing tools to effectively resolve manufacturing issues as well as to improve process capabilities
Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity.
Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow, or equipment) that will improve performance.
Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in supply and logistics, or sales) to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities
Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions for ablation catheter and diagnostic catheter manufacturing
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of supervisors who are responsible for various production activities such as assembly, machine operation, processing, treating, or packaging.
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

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, and 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities