Manufacturing Supervisor- 2nd Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The Portland, OR facility is seeking a highly capable and organized Manufacturing Supervisor for 2nd shift (2:30pm-1:00am) to drive production performance by maintaining strong daily engagement with staff, using a hands‑on approach to communication, problem‑solving, and performance management to build a high‑performing, motivated team.

• Manage a team of manufacturing operators and production technicians (incl. full-time and contingent staff).
• Manage day‑to‑day operations for the production shift, including labor and material flow, production scheduling, line support, and change management.
• 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.
• Monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement with production staff.
• 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 and performance feedback.

• Associate degree or bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 3 years related work experience in a multi‑product manufacturing environment.
• Strong supervisor skills, with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Effective communication (verbal written), interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow‑up skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and hold production team accountable for results.

• Medical device industry experience
• Experience with manual manufacturing processes (incl. cutting, soldering, crimping).

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION: HF Heart Failure

LOCATION:

United States States >
Portland : 16125 SW 72nd Ave

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK

ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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