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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 electrophysiology and heart failure (EPHF), allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. 

For years, Abbott’s MEDICAL DEVICES businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine finger sticks. 

This position provides the Manufacturing Strategy, Vision and Leadership direction for a given value stream or department within the organization. Responsibility for improvements in safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost and employee development are key deliverables.

Impact this role will have on Abbott:

• Develop manufacturing improvement strategies based on the business goals and aligned with Lean Manufacturing principles and in compliance to FDA and all other applicable agency regulations
•  Develop the initiatives that support company cost reduction and performance improvement goals
•  Lead and coach the Value Stream Production Management Teams in development of the plans and tactics that will meet improvement goals
• Lead and manage daily Value Stream resources and activities, including continuous improvement, change management process, material & labor flow, and technical support in achieving company goals
• Develop budgets and manage expenses and capital needs for the area
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, customer support, product support, sales and marketing, finance and other functional organizations to meet or exceed customer requirements
• Develop employees to reach their maximum potential
• Build a highly skilled, highly regarded and motivated customer focused team
• Develop measurement systems and performance metrics that are understood by all members of the Value Stream and monitor results while driving continuous improvement
• Create ownership of the value stream process throughout all levels of the team
• Manage a cross functional team through influence and change management
• 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.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Your experience(s), education and knowledge will further expand Abbott’s marketplace success:

• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree Preferred
• Experience – Minimum 2yrs in a high-volume, multi-product manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry
• Ability to learn, train, and follow good manufacturing practices (FDA/GMP's) and other applicable regulatory standards (i.e., ISO9000) and ensure operational compliance.
• Solid people management skills, including demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop employees. Solid communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Solid knowledge, practical application, and use of Lean Principles and the commitment to those Principles. Experience leading and implementing lean manufacturing/Six Sigma and change initiatives preferred.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results. 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 15%, including internationally.

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

·      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 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

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. 

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