Sr. Supervisor Production

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 Woodridge, MN (St. Paul) location in the Structural Heart division.  

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist 

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. 

At Abbott, you will lead & develop a team of manufacturing associates in a cleanroom or controlled environment, ensuring the production of high-quality medical devices. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement while applying Lean Manufacturing principles to drive operational excellence. 

What You’ll Work On 

-Provide leadership and direction to manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with Abbott’s safety, quality, and productivity goals. 
-Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all levels of the team. 
-Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping. 
-Drive operational excellence by identifying and eliminating waste, improving flow, and enhancing team performance. 
-Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are met and exceeded. 
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR) to support new product introductions, process improvements, and compliance initiatives. 
-Coach and mentor supervisors and team leads, supporting their development and succession plan