What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Front Line Leader, Manufacturing Operations position at Abbott?

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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. You’ll also have access to :

Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) vacation buy program 3 personal days 10 paid holidays
Retiree Healthcare program
Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program and education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AS A Sr. Leader, Manufacturing Operations

Onboarding and capability building of new front-line leaders across all departments at the plant (both internal and external)

Establishing and monitoring standard work for new leaders to aide in onboarding processes.

Ensuring the appropriate set up and training in all required systems for new leaders to enable them to do their job.

Maintaining mentoring relationships with new leaders as they go to work in their departments to address ongoing questions and challenges.

Establishing and facilitating new training materials and modules to assist with new leader onboarding and capability building.

Building an overall new leader training curriculum that integrates both existing and new training elements.

Working with HR and Training to integrate the new leader training program into New Hire Orientation

Role will require up to 30% off shift and / or weekend presence at times.

Ensure compliance to all applicable business policies, laws and regulations, inclusive of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, and processes.

Ownership of manufacturing floor compliance through maintaining and / or updating department policies, frequent area inspections, and assignment of corrective actions

Attract, develop and retain a diverse qualified staff through effective training, succession planning strategies and ongoing performance feedback. Drive a culture of engagement and inclusivity throughout the organization through clear communication, collaboration and recognition.

Foster a culture of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement within Operations. Establish and maintain a strong MOS (Management Operating System) within the department including Root Cause Analysis, escalation mechanisms, employee communication, etc.

Determine strategic plans, goals and targets in accordance with overall site and division strategies.

Provide coverage for site operations managers as needed.

SHIFT

This role is 1st shift, with some off-shift or weekend shift depending on business needs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree required

7 years experience supporting manufacturing is required

Experience of people leadership is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Science preferred

1 year of experience with the regulatory standards and requirements for a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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