_MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE_ _Summarize the main purpose of the role._ Develop and implement production plans 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_ • Use engineering plans, contracts, and production specifications to produce schedules and production plans and estimate the human resources, tools, and equipment needed to manufacture products. • Monitor production activity and analyze production data so that the flow of materials is timed meet production requirements. • Adjust schedules to accommodate backlogs, design changes, and material or labor shortages. • Prepare work orders for production or purchase requests based on production schedules. • Evaluate production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes and calculate machine and operator loads. 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