[ref. f09942504] Production Line Lead - 1st Shift M-F 6:30am - 3:00pm
Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Production Line Lead - Santa Clara, CA
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.
WHAT YOU’LL DO- Will be expected to contribute to the manufacturing of product goods and will lead the production line to ensure throughputs and yields are met
- Responsible for overseen the coordination of labor, materials, equipment, and tooling to assemble product effectively and deliver it to inventory.
- Ensures production is performed in full compliance with the Quality System and all procedural requirements.
- Promotes safe work environment and best manufacturing practices.
- Responsible for achieving production goals and compliance with applicable Corporate, Divisional, and site Policies and procedures.
- Maintains a safe work environment and communicates to line personnel daily while maintaining a constant line presence.
- Monitors daily work metrics, communicates metrics status to clean room management and provides direction and guidance to manufacturing operators for daily outputs or special engineering support.
- Manages to a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements and participates on the selection process with hiring team.
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
- High School Diploma / GED Or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of experience, both overall and any industry-specific experience needed.
- Experience as Line Lead with labor intensive processes
- Experience overseeing manufacturing personnel groups > 25 employees with mix of FTE and CL
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, 5 S, Tier Meetings, Gemba walks, PFM & White Belt projects
- Medical devices experience preferred
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
- 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
- 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
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $22.30 – $44.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.