Manufacturing Shift Lead (4 on 4 off, Nights)

Overview

As Shift Lead in the Sensor Manufacturing team, you will guide and mentor a production group to meet quality, yield and output targets. You’ll own your area, report on metrics, and coordinate with quality, engineering and support functions to resolve issues. You’ll promote EHS, 5S, and continuous process improvements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role supports Abbott’s mission to improve lives by advancing glucose monitoring technology. You will work nights on a 4-on/4-off schedule, contributing to a high-performing manufacturing operation.

Pay / Benefits

• defined-contribution pension
• share ownership scheme
• private healthcare
• life assurance
• flexible benefits scheme
• onsite initiatives (allotments, beekeeping, yoga)

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the manufacturing team to deliver quality, yield and output
• Maintain and champion EHS initiatives and 5S
• Report on metrics and escalate issues in daily meetings
• Coordinate between teams and act as a domain representative
• Support daily walk-around activities with quality, engineering, and other support functions
• Own area performance and drive continuous process improvements
• Engage with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth operations

Key requirements

• Experience leading teams in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Exemplary communication, organization and time management
• Knowledge of GLP and GMP is preferred; other practical backgrounds considered
• Secondary level education
• Willingness to work night shifts (7pm–7am) on a 4 on/4 off schedule

• leadership
• communication
• organization
• 5S
• process improvements
• quality assurance (GLP/GMP)

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