Production Supervisor - Material Control - 1st Shift, Altavista, VA Plant

Abbott Nutrition; Virginia; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Production Supervisor for Material Control on the 1st shift at the Altavista, VA plant. The role focuses on coordinating production teams, coaching staff, and ensuring safety and quality compliance within a large nutrition manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include driving efficiency, managing expenses, and upholding FDA/OSHA standards while contributing to continuous improvement and strong team development.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production team activities to meet shift targets and quality standards.
• Develop team members through coaching and training.
• Promote safety and quality compliance across the shift.
• Drive operational efficiencies and monitor key performance metrics.
• Foster continuous improvement using problem-solving approaches.
• Manage labor and overtime costs and ensure cost control.
• Model and enforce compliance with FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Production Supervisor - Material Control - 1st Shift, Altavista, VA Plant - Logo### Production Supervisor - Material Control - 1st Shift, Altavista, VA PlantApply: United States - Virginia - Altavista: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 21, 2026 (21 days left to apply): 31166313Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****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. **The Opportunity****This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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. **Altavista, Va.**, is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world. **\\*\\* This position may be hired as a 14 or 16 depending on experience and business needs \\*\\***\\***What You’ll Work On*** Coordinating production team activities to deliver performance for the shift/line* Developing team members through training programs and timely coaching and feedback* Modeling and promoting behaviors to drive a culture of safety and quality compliance* Driving operational efficiencies and understanding performance based on key metrics* Promoting a continuous improvement culture using problem-solving skills* Managing expenses, including labor and overtime costs* Modeling and promoting accountability to our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures. **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology or engineering or two years’ supervisory experience in a regulated industry with a GED/High School diploma* Strong verbal and written communication skills**Apply Now** **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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 Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.**The base pay for this position is**$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Supply Chain## **DIVISION:**ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain## **LOCATION:**United States > Altavista : Building 1## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**No## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**No## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf