3rd Shift Packaging Supervisor — Lead Operations

Abbott Laboratories; Sturgis, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Sturgis, MI is seeking a Production Supervisor for Packaging on 3rd shift. You will coordinate the packaging team, develop members through coaching, and uphold safety and quality compliance across the line.

You’ll drive efficiencies, monitor key metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while controlling labor and overtime costs. Strong communication with cross-functional teams and up to 30 direct reports are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Food Science, Engineering or related field.
• Or High School Diploma/GED plus minimum 4 years of leadership/operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production team activities to deliver shift/line performance.
• Develop team members through training, coaching and feedback.
• Model safety and quality compliance behaviors.
• Drive operational efficiencies and monitor key metrics.
• Promote continuous improvement using problem‑solving skills.
• Manage expenses including labor and overtime.
• Lead cross-functional tier meetings and daily production updates.
• Oversee up to 30 direct reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years' experience

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Sturgis, MI is seeking a Production Supervisor for Packaging on 3rd shift. You will coordinate the packaging team, develop members through coaching, and uphold safety and quality compliance across the line.

You’ll drive efficiencies, monitor key metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while controlling labor and overtime costs. Strong communication with cross-functional teams and up to 30 direct reports are expected.