Group Lead

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 This position works out of our Minnetonka, MN, location in the Cardio Rhythmic Management (CRM) business. Main Purpose of Role: We are seeking an experienced Operations/Production Group Lead. This position ensures the effective use of material, equipment, and personnel in producing quality production. Responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and meeting build schedules. Assist the Production Supervisor to achieve the daily production schedules and quality goals. Provide work direction, workstation assignments and troubleshooting guidance and be a source of information for operators and support groups in the area. Coordinates the documentation/SFP completion/verifications and provides inputs for performance appraisal and may assist in the employee selection process. Escalate issues to Engineers as needed. Responsible for providing full support to the Supervisor. Coordinate jobs to keep lines moving and ensure line balance. Responsible for monitoring the performance of others, establishing work priorities or schedules, assignment of duties (operator work direction), and follow up with resolution of problems on the production floor. Will lead, guide, and direct the work of others as the primary non-supervisory lead person; typical team will consist of 10-30 workers Will work with their team to make sure production goals/metrics are met and will work with Supervisors, Engineers, and managers to resolve line issues and implement improvements Must have basic computer skills and be able to email production communications, print out processes and associated shop floor paperwork, and input data into Excel and MOS data files Participate in performance assessments by reporting on their skill development and teamwork abilities Communicates certification, recertification, and training needs by reporting gaps in manufacturing personnel training and knowledge Make sure all medical device operators are certified prior to performing manufacturing processes on their own Assist with New Employee Orientation and employee onboarding Host periodic production meetings with operators, management, quality, and engineering Hold small Tier 1 meetings, encourage and lead 5S, safety, and continuous improvement communications Coordinate work assignments for team Print work orders in SAP Provides input to CI efforts to Quality and Engineering Selects methods and practices to solve problems using ingenuity, creativity, and a high degree of independent action and initiative Assist with interviewing of medical device candidates This position reports to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for assigning training and leading a small team to assemble medical devices in accordance with approved manufacturing and quality inspection procedures Education High School Diploma / GED an equivalent combination of education and work experience Experience/Background Minimum 5 years preferred Related Experience Experience with assembly, manufacturing, and have basic computer skills (e.g. Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)) The base pay for this position is $19.35 $38.75/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14901 DeVeau Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environment Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter