Manufacturing Manager

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Summary: This role drives manufacturing excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional collaboration, building and developing high-performing teams. Highlights: 1. Drive manufacturing excellence through Lean principles 2. Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams 3. Partner with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives Apply Now Abbott is a global healthcare leader th helps people live more fully 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. About Abbott Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the trement of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. At Abbott, you can do work th mters, 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 internional company where you can grow your career. 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 educion benefit - an affordable and convenient ph to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a gre place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company th 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: The Portland, OR facility is seeking a highly capable and results-oriented Manufacturing Manager to drive manufacturing excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional collaborion. This role demands proven expertise in building and developing high-performing teams while optimizing operional performance to consistently achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Wh You’ll Work On  Manage a team of Engineers (incl. Operional Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Sustaining Manufacturing), Documention Specialists, and Manufacturing Supervisors. Manage day-to-day manufacturing operions, including labor and merial flow, production scheduling, technical support, and change management. Partner with cross-functional teams – including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance – to meet customer requirements and business objectives. Establish and monitor performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement. Develop and implement manufacturing improvement stregies aligned with business goals, Lean principles, and regulory requirements (FDA, QMS, EMS). Lead cost reduction and operional performance initiives 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, performance feedback, and career development. Lead change management initiives and foster a culture of ownership, engagement, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organizion. Required Qualificions: Bachelor’s degree in operions management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a reled field. Minimum 10 years reled work experience in a multi-product manufacturing environment, with progressive leadership and managerial roles in Operions, Continuous Improvement, or Operional Excellence. Strong managerial skills, with proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees. Effective communicion, interpersonal, and motivional skills, with the ability to engage and influence all organizional levels. Demonstred ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and collabore effectively within cross-functional teams. Solid knowledge and practical applicion of Lean Manufacturing principles; experience with Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiives preferred. Proven ability to lead change initiives and drive operional improvements through structured methodologies. Strong organizional, planning, and prioritizion skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and hold teams accountable for results. Preferred Qualificions ​ Medical device industry experience Experience with manual manufacturing processes (incl. cutting, soldering, crimping). Operions or Continuous Improvement experience with Class III medical devices. Lean Six Sigma certificion (Green Belt or higher) Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirions to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company th can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us www.abbott.com, on Facebook www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locions, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Apply Now