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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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Sr. Production Manager position works out of our Scottsdale, AZ location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

What You'll Work On

This position:

• Overseesmanufacturingactivitiesofmultipleproductlinesoperatingonmultipleshifts.

• Developsandimplementsshortandlongtermstrategicplanstoensuremanufacturingsystemsareinplacetomeetbusinessobjectives.

• Workscross-functionallywithR&D, Quality,Clinical,Regulatoryandotherdepartmentsasneededtoensureeffectivenewproducttransitionsintoproduction.

• WorkswithSupplyChainmanagementtodevelopeffective,productionplanningandinventorysystems;ensuresaccuratetrackingandaccountingofmaterialsandWIP.

• WorkswithContinuousImprovementandEngineeringfunctionstodevelopeffectivemanufacturingprocessescapableofmeetingquality,costandsupplychainobjectives.

• Anticipatesandresolvehighestlevelissuesandconflictsthatcouldimpactoperationssuccess.

• Hiresandretainsadiverse,highlyqualifiedstaffandprovidesongoingperformancefeedback.Setsgoalswhichaligntodepartmentplansandmanagestheexecutionofgoalsthroughcoachingandmentoring.Maintainsasafeandprofessionalworkenvironment.

• SupportallCompanyinitiativesasidentifiedbymanagementandinsupportofQuality Management Systems (QMS),

• EnvironmentalManagement Systems (EMS),andotherregulatoryrequirements

• ComplieswithU.S. FoodandDrugAdministration (FDA)regulations,otherregulatoryrequirements, Companypolicies, operatingprocedures,processes,andtaskassignments.Maintainspositiveandcooperativecommunicationsandcollaborationwithalllevelsofemployees,customers,contractors,andvendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree - Engineering or related field

• Minimum 10 years of applicable/related experience

• Progressively responsible work experience in a high-volume, multi-product manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry.

• Significant experience leading and implementing lean manufacturing/Six Sigma initiatives.

• Solid knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations.

• Significant experience in identifying and driving operational change and excellence.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.

• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. 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 andabilityto hold others accountable.

• Ability to travel approximately 20%, including internationally.

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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 $127,300.00 – $254,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com