Production Supervisor III
On-site · Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Job Summary
Production Supervisor III (NPIs) in Abbott’s Structural Heart division based in Costa Rica (Alajuela) leads production teams to meet safety, quality, and production targets. Responsibilities include coordinating personnel scheduling, coaching and training staff, ensuring regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO, TUV), investigating and resolving quality issues, developing plans to achieve production goals (productivity, schedule adherence, cost, service), overseeing gowning and clean room activities, analyzing line performance and shift transitions, and communicating progress through regular reports and meetings. Requires a B.S. in a related field, 4-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing (medical device/pharma/electronics preferred), and familiarity with manufacturing systems (SFA, SAP, Kronos) and quality systems. Strong focus on maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient production environment; shift flexibility and knowledge of Costa Rica labor regulations are a plus.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Administration or related field
- 4-5 years supervisory experience
- Knowledge of ISO and quality systems as FDA, MDD
- Desirable certifications related to medical industry (e.g., CQE, 6Sigma black belt)
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