Manufacturing Manager

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:

About Abbott

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

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 your career.
• 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:

The Portland, OR facility is seeking a highly capable and results-oriented Manufacturing Manager to drive manufacturing excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional collaboration. This role demands proven expertise in building and developing high-performing teams while optimizing operational performance to consistently achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

What You’ll Work On 

• Manage a team of Engineers (incl. Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Sustaining Manufacturing), Documentation Specialists, and Manufacturing Supervisors.
• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, including labor and material flow, production scheduling, technical support, and change management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams – including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance – to meet customer requirements and business objectives.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement manufacturing improvement strategies aligned with business goals, Lean principles, and regulatory requirements (FDA, QMS, EMS).
• Lead cost reduction and operational performance initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance to achieve daily and long-term targets.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce; provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Lead change management initiatives and foster a culture of ownership, engagement, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years related work experience in a multi-product manufacturing environment, with progressive leadership and managerial roles in Operations, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence.
• Strong managerial skills, with proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles; experience with Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and drive operational improvements through structured methodologies.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadline