Production Department Manager - Dryer Operations - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description

Production Department Manager – Dryer - Nutrition Manufacturing.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Senior Front Line Leader.

This is a high‑impact leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional who thrives in fast‑paced, regulated environments. You’ll lead multi‑shift operations, develop frontline leaders, and own performance outcomes for a critical manufacturing line—all with significant autonomy and visibility at the site leadership level.

If you’re passionate about operational excellence, people development, and driving results through strong teams, this role offers both challenge and career growth.

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 Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On 

• Lead Manufacturing Performance

  • Own end‑to‑end results for a multi‑shift manufacturing line, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met
  • Coach, mentor, and develop Front Line Leaders responsible for shift execution and performance
  • Build accountability by ensuring leaders understand how their shift‑level results impact overall line and site performance

  Champion Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Model and promote behaviors that ensure high‑quality products for customers
  • Champion compliance with company policies, local statutory requirements, and global regulatory standards

  Drive Continuous Improvement & Cost Management

  • Establish, monitor, trend, and improve key performance indicators such as OEE, labor efficiency, downtime, units per hour, CIP, and material usage
  • Set financial and operational performance goals and lead improvement initiatives to achieve them
  • Train and engage teams on cost awareness and operator‑level ownership

  Financial & Operational Accountability

  • Manage manufacturing budgets up to $12MM USD, including labor and operating expenses
  • Develop and interpret financial statements and performance reports to guide decision‑making
  • Lead escalation and problem‑solving processes with the authority to act quickly when needed

  Build & Develop High‑Performing Teams

  • Directly supervise leaders and oversee staffing and workforce planning
  • Ensure teams are well trained, understand expectations, and perform against defined standards
  • Provide timely coaching, feedback, and performance management
  • Create a strong learning culture by supporting employee development and career