Front Line Leader / Supervisor - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott Laboratories; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a high‑impact production team at our Casa Grande, AZ facility. You will drive daily production performance, oversee material flow, and coach frontline operators to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets.

You’ll grow as a leader with direct coaching from management, participate in team initiatives, and support budget responsibilities up to $2MM.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required.
• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production performance and oversee material flow to meet targets for volume, quality, cost, and schedule, while maintaining a safe, compliant environment.
• Develop as a leader with direct coaching and guidance from your manager and escalation processes.
• Guide and support your shift team by coaching operators to improve productivity, quality, and safety; coordinate multi‑shift starts and handoffs.
• Drive results and continuous improvement by tracking KPIs and participating in improvement initiatives with site leadership.
• Ensure quality and compliance with all production processes, procedures, and safety expectations.
• Support budget responsibilities up to $2MM USD aligned with your level of authority.

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor – Lead a High‑Impact Production Team

Make a measurable impact every day. In this role, you’ll guide a team on a production line or shift to achieve performance goals in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. You’ll be the driving force behind smooth operations and a key contributor to our plant’s success.

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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead Daily Production Performance
• Oversee production activities, material flow, and inventory to ensure your line(s) meet targets for volume, quality, cost, and schedule.Maintain a constant line presence, communicating daily with operators and ensuring a safe, compliant work environment.
• Develop as a Leader
• Receive direct coaching and guidance from your manager as you build competence in frontline leadership.Make key decisions in collaboration with your manager and peer group, using established escalation processes.Learn to lead your shift team in consistently meeting expectations across all performance areas.
• Guide and Support Your Team
• Manage and coach operators to improve productivity, quality, and safety.Coordinate shift starts, handoffs, and daily activities to ensure smooth multi‑shift operations.Promote team, department, and site goals through clear direction, consistent communication, and active engagement.
• Drive Results & Continuous Improvement
• Track, trend, and report key performance indicators; communicate progress and improvement opportunities to your manager and site leadership.Identify and support change initiatives with guidance from your manager—driving positive impact for individuals, the team, and the business.Participate in team and department projects, owning assigned actions and contributing to successful execution.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance
• Manage processes and personnel to ensure all production meets required quality standards.Maintain 100% training and compliance with all applicable procedures and safety expectations.
• Additional Accountability
• Support budget responsibilities (up to $2MM USD) aligned with your level of authority.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Shift

Please note: This is a 12-hour Day shift position from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm and allows you to have every other weekend off.

• Week 1: Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun - OFF

• Week 2: Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours

• Week 3: Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun – OFF

• Week 4 :Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours

Required Qualifications

• BS or BA Degree - required

• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing people

• Manufacturing experience

• Batch making experience

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.