Senior Supervisor Production
Abbott
Summary
The Portland, OR facility is seeking a day shift Senior Production Supervisor (4:00am-2:30pm) to achieve production results in the area of safety, quality, delivery, and cost through a high-performing and motivated team. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong daily engagement with staff and a hands-on approach to communication, problem-solving, and performance management.
Job description
What You'll Work On
- Manage a team of manufacturing operators and technicians (including full-time and contingent staff) across a diverse set of processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
- Manage day-to-day operations for the production shift, including training, labor allocation, material flow, production scheduling, line support, and change management.
- Monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement with production staff.
- Promote a safe and positive work environment
- Ensure required product quality levels and regulatory compliance are achieved through the use of standard work and training to those standards.
- Lead cost reduction and operational performance initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and manufacturing performance that achieve both daily and long-term goals.
- Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
- Cross-train, develop, and mentor staff to ensure long-term production results.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree or higher
- Minimum of 7 years manufacturing supervisory experience in a regulated, multi-product, and multi-process environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
- Effective communication (verbal, written, and visual), 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.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects that improve production results.
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical device industry experience
- Experience with manual manufacturing processes (incl. cutting, soldering, crimping).
Requirements
- Associates Degree or higher
- Minimum of 7 years manufacturing supervisory experience in a regulated, multi-product, and multi-process environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees
- Effective communication (verbal, written, and visual), 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
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects that improve production results
- Medical device industry experience
- Experience with manual manufacturing processes (incl. cutting, soldering, crimping)
Benefits
- Free medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
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.