Production Supervisor, Dryers (3rd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 61,300 - 122,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage

High employer contribution retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Sturgis, MI location, overseeing multi-shift manufacturing operations in the Nutrition division. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and proven leadership skills, focusing on product quality and compliance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for training and development of staff and achieving performance goals. Abbott offers extensive career growth opportunities and an excellent benefits package, including competitive salary and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Proven leadership capabilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall results of multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality products in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Drive OEE objectives and execute plans to improve line performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Process control knowledge

Financial understanding

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology, or engineering

Job description

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.

Job Title

Production Supervisor, Dryers (3rd shift)

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Base pay: $61,300.00 – $122,700.00.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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.

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Responsible for the overall results of a multi-shift manufacturing operations line(s).
• Model and promote behaviors that ensure delivery of high-quality products for our customers while championing compliance with Abbott policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Initiate, manage, and make decisions which impact product quality.
• Model and promote an understanding of product costs, profitability, and cash flow within the shift, team, and department, while operating within budget with a focus on margin and cost improvement goals.
• Train others in cost management and share accountability for line budgetary decisions.
• Drive OEE objectives, develop and execute plans to improve line performance and quality metrics.
• Understand key performance indicators and lead the execution of plans through utilization of all team resources.
• Develop plans to train and develop employees to improve manufacturing capability, support individual learning plans, and coach teams to meet performance goals.
• Directly supervise team and lead staffing activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology, or engineering and 2+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Project planning and execution experience.
• Process control knowledge.
• Proven plant financial understanding.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools.
• Knowledge of FDA – 21 CFR and other regulatory requirements for Infant Formula.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.