Supervisor, Manufacturing Position Available In Pickens, South Carolina

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A healthy heart is essential to good health. That’s why we’re committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people’s health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. This position will be located in our Liberty, SC office.

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION.

Hours:

2nd Shift; 5:30pm – 3:30pm; Monday – Thursday

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for driving the process of continuous improvement and lean principles. They are responsible for their shifts’ performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain high level of visibility with production staff. Use hands-on approach to communicate daily and involve production staff in problem solving. Develop a high performance work team with high levels of worker morale, satisfaction, and performance. Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, managing one’s own reactions, and addressing unacceptable behavior. Help production staff succeed through performance management. Provide coaching and performance communication to support development. Review general status of production schedules to identify and resolve problems. 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. Support and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices. Provide training and coaching to improve standard work, work center organization (5S), and housekeeping. Actively provide change leadership as required. Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging production staff to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation. Support production staff in understanding company policies and practices. Maintain time and production records. Take notice of process related problems and support production staff in taking corrective action to improve the overall performance of the team. Communicate with and listen to production staff on a daily basis regarding work team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, etc. Communicate with other supervisors and appropriate personnel regarding equipment, safety, work center schedules, company policies and practices, performance improvement plans, etc. Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Maintains a safe and professional work environment. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Associates Degree (± 13 years) preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Experience/Background Minimum 3 years Previous experience in manufacturing operations with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principals is preferred. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred. 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

We offer:

A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only) Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only) 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 Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Manufacturing

DIVISION

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION

United States >

Liberty :

253 Financial Blvd.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT:

2Nd Shift (United States Of America)

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link –

English:

http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link –

Espanol:

http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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