Lead, Group
Abbott
Summary
The manufacturing team lead will assist manufacturing management to achieve the daily production schedules and quality goals. Provide guidance and be a source of information for operators and support groups in the area. Coordinates the documentation, training and provides inputs for performance appraisal and assists in the employee selection process. Coordinates sub-assembly and work order builds to achieve required productivity goals.
Job description
The Opportunity
The manufacturing team lead will assist manufacturing management to achieve the daily production schedules and quality goals. Provide guidance and be a source of information for operators and support groups in the area. Coordinates the documentation, training and provides inputs for performance appraisal and assists in the employee selection process. Coordinates sub-assembly and work order builds to achieve required productivity goals.
What You'll Work On
- Assists in coordinating production activity in assigned work areas, ensuring that product is processed in accordance with build schedules
- Coordinates communication of work instructions to personnel in designated areas in accordance with supervisory objectives
- Provides assistance in expediting priority product and tasks in assigned areas
- Work directly with production manager to ensure that quality and production goals are met
- Coach, train, and enhance the morale of manufacturing personnel
- Motivate employees and build teams to support the plant's policy of continuous improvement
- Ensure the training of new manufacturing personnel to the team; assist in providing direct training to operators as required
- Perform inspection of device DHR's to ensure that all requirements have been met and that any defects encountered during processing have been appropriately resolved prior to quality review
- Ensure all procedures are adhered to and that GMP requirements are maintained
- Ensure safe-working practices are adhered to
- Provide input on performance appraisals, identify training needs and agree training plans
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Business experience in a professional environment
- Must be fluent with multiple applications, preferably Microsoft Suite Applications
- Ability to document technical information related to manufacturing incidents and nonconformances
- Proven record in delivering results
- The ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships
- Experience operating in a 21 CFR 820/ISO 13485 manufacturing environment
- Background in electronics manufacturing is a plus
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Assistance
- Education Benefit
- Career Development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.