Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor

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.

Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor 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. You’ll 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 bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions. The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the oligonucleotide and bulk production manufacturing team within Abbott's AMD Molecular Business Unit in Des Plaines, Illinois . This role provides direct leadership to technical manufacturing personnel while ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production activities that support business objectives, customer requirements, and operational performance goals. The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor partners closely with Technical Support, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing capabilities, optimize production processes, and ensure uninterrupted execution of manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the production organization. In addition to overseeing day-to-day manufacturing activities, the Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process excellence initiatives that improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance. The role supports problem-solving efforts, drives corrective and preventive actions, and promotes best practices that enable sustainable manufacturing excellence. The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor regularly monitors operational metrics, evaluates team performance, and communicates accomplishments, productivity results, and key business updates to functional and organizational leadership. Through effective leadership, employee development, and operational oversight, this position contributes to the successful execution of manufacturing objectives and the continued growth of Abbott's Molecular Business. What You’ll Work On: Ensure compliance with Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Supervise the daily operations of the oligonucleotide and bulk technical manufacturing technicians to meet organizational objectives. Lead and participate in cross-functional teams with Technical Support to enhance manufacturing capabilities. Identify and address training needs. Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System Understand and comply with EHS policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs. Ensure the execution of the