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. 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 . + 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 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. **THIS IS A REQUIRED ONSITE POSITION** **_MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE_** Assist the supervisor 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. **_MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES_** + Coordinates daily work direction for manufacturing personnel. + Assist the supervisor in supporting and developing action plans to achieve the departmental goals. + Coach, train, motivate and enhance the morale and self-esteem of manufacturing personnel. + Disposition and process discrepant product or material for rework or MRB according to procedures. + Ensure that the manufacturing personnel follow the appropriate procedures. + Understand all operations support systems including traceability and documentation systems. + Provide feedback for use in performance appraisals and periodic coaching of manufacturing personnel. + Ensure the training of new manufacturing personnel to the team. + Act as liaison for manufacturing and support groups such as engineering, technicians, production control and management. + When supervisor is absent, may temporarily act as supervisor. + Plans and organizes project assignments of substantial variety and complexity. + Initiates or maintains schedule for projects and project milestones. + Establishes priorities of project assignments. + Solves complex problems requiring extensive interpretation of procedures and practices to provide leadership in evolving projects. + Selects methods and practices to solve problems using ingenuity, creativity, and a high degree of independent action and initiative. + Proposes solutions independently; makes decisions on projects. + Develops and implements projects from concept to completion. + MES expert, extensive knowledge in the following, Factory Talk Production Center (FTPC) and SAP to ensure component inventories are correct. **_Qualifications/Experience Required_** + High School Diploma / GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. + Associates Degree (± 13 years) + Two-year degree or some college credits preferred. + Minimum 6 years related work experience. + Applies extensive knowledge of business concepts, procedures and practices and a complete understanding of fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines. + Utilizes/interprets advanced data to present documentation and analysis and resolve complex problems. + Will perform this job in a quality system environment. + Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. + Performs extremely complex or specialized assignments usually in the nature of projects, requiring working independently. + May design, develop, or modify area-specific processes or procedures. + Assignments require considerable judgment, high degree of initiative, creative approaches in troubleshooting, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement of work methods for functional area. **WHAT WE OFFER :** At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: + A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority + 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 + Paid time off + 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match + The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **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 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $15.55 – $31.15 per hour. 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