Job Description

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.

PRODUCTION MANAGER - CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA

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 plan
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 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 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

THIS POSITION WORKS OUT OF OUR CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA 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.

CASA GRANDE, ARIZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

THE PRODUCTION MANAGER WILL PLAN, DIRECT, AND MONITOR ALL PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES WITHIN AN ASSIGNED AREA OR UNIT TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S  RESOURCES AND MEET ESTABLISHED PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULES, VOLUME, COST, AND WASTAGE TARGETS, AND QUALITY STANDARDS.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity.
Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow, or equipment) that will improve performance.
Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in supply and logistics, or sales) to understand their 
current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into 
existing manufacturing activities.
Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing 
schedules.
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of supervisors who are responsible for various production activities such as 
assembly, machine operation, processing, treating, or packaging.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree
Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in an FDA regulated food manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership position

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. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)