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 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION : Operations Manager
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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 St Paul MN location for our Structural Heart business. 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.
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.
What Youll Work On
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 regulationsDevelop the initiatives that support company cost reduction and performance improvement goalsLead 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 goalsDevelop budgets and manage expenses and capital needs for the areaWork closely with engineering procurement customer support product support sales and marketing finance and other functional organizations to meet or exceed customer requirementsDevelop employees to reach their maximum potentialBuild a highly skilled highly regarded and motivated customer focused teamDevelop measurement systems and performance metrics that are understood by all members of the Value Stream and monitor results while driving continuous improvementCreate ownership of the value stream process throughout all levels of the teamManage 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 requirementsComplies 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.Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree required engineering degree8 years experience in manufacturing required minimum of 3 years leadership; med device experience preferred.Ability to learn train and follow good manufacturing practices (FDA / GMPs) 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 10% 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 priorityProduction areas that are clean well-lit and temperature-controlledTraining and career development with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical dental vision wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives :
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$97300.00 $194700.00
In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY : Manufacturing
DIVISION : SH Structural Heart
LOCATION : United States >
Minnesota>
St. Paul >
Woodridge : 177 East County Rd B
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :
WORK SHIFT :
Standard
TRAVEL : Yes 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE :
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES :
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Women / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.
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Key Skills
Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 97300 - 194700