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. **Working at Abbott** 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 of which you dream. + 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. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease. This position works out of our **Temecula, CA** location in the **AVD Vascular** division. **MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE** **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.** **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** **• 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.** **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** + Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience **Experience/Background** + Minimum 10 years Related experience. + Knowledge of regulations and standards of medical devices. + Manufacturing experience with companies engaged in the manufacture of high quality, FDA regulated products + Proven leadership skills, results oriented, highly collaborative, team player, and self-starter who can operate in a fast pace environment. + Experience in state-of-the-art, multi-step, high volume, process control manufacturing and process development. + Experience with ISO 9001/CE Mark requirements. + Manufacturing management experience in manufacturing planning, documented systems, GMP, and quality. 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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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 and @AbbottGlobal The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 – $258,700.00. 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