Manufacturing Supervisor (Fortune 500 company)

Abbott Vascular, a division of Abbott, is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development and advancing medicine through training and education. Abbott Vascular offers a comprehensive portfolio of vessel closure, endovascular and coronary products, which are recognized internationally for their safety, effectiveness and ease of use in treating patients with vascular disease.

With general guidance from functional management, responsible for providing team leadership to a group of employees committed to increased quality and productivity. Supports demand of the business unit. Identifies and analyzes problems, plans tasks and solutions. Provides guidance to team on development, performance & productivity issues. Reports to functional and/or organization management on team accomplishments, achievements & productivity.

* Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources.
* Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews.
* Monitors daily work operations and provides direction to predominantly nonexempt and entry level staff to achieve unit or departmental goals.
* Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.
* Interprets and executes policies that affect individuals within the assigned organizational unit or department.
* Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc).
* Develops work schedules for department by assessing priorities, workload and available resources.
* Maintains personnel records (e.g., work schedules, vacation schedules, leaves) and makes or directs modifications in the database to reflect actual changes.
* May perform individual contributor tasks, especially in staff or professional units.


Position Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred.

You should have prior lean manufacturing experience. Medical device experience is a big plus.

Abbott Vascular offers a company environment of market leadership, product innovation and personal growth, plus excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid vacations and holidays, 401(k), retirement ESOP, annual bonus, paid year-end shut down, and tuition reimbursement.


For further details about this position and to apply, please visit:

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=95&siteid=5184&AReq=20631BR&Codes=I-MB

Abbott Vascular is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program.

Production Supervisor - 33110
REQUIREMENTS
4 year degree and prior supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

It is a plus if you have lean manufacturing or medical device experience.