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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Supervisor Production

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:

• 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 a high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plano, TX location in the Neuromodulation Division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume, quality and cost goals.

What You’ll Work On

• Supervise daily activities of production personnel, including scheduling, task assignments, and workflow coordination.

• Monitor production metrics such as productivity, schedule adherence, quality performance, and compliance with safety standards.

• Ensure compliance with all internal procedures and regulatory requirements (FDA, SAMHSA, TUV, CAP‑FUDT, etc.).

• Report quality issues immediately and participate in investigations and corrective actions.

• Oversee preparation and processing tasks, including sample preparation, extraction, data review, or equipment operation depending on product line (e.g., GC/MS, LC‑MS/MS).

• Conduct daily meetings with staff to discuss production status, upcoming schedules, and operational issues.

• Provide coaching and disciplinary guidance when SOPs or policies are not followed.

• Support training of new employees on processes, equipment, and quality requirements.

• Ensure proper documentation, including production reports, shift handoffs, and compliance records.

• Promote a safe work environment, ensuring staff follow safety protocols and required lab/production practices.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Diploma

• Minimum 4 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Life Science, or Operations-related field, such as:

• Industrial, Mechanical, Biomedical, or Manufacturing Engineering

• Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry

• Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Quality Management

• Or a related discipline

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The base pay for this position is

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

NM Neuromodulation

LOCATION:

United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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