Shift Production Leader — Safety, Coaching & Efficiency

Abbott; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Great employer recognition

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, VA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee shift operations in the Nutrition manufacturing plant. You will coordinate a production team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement through coaching and formal training.

The role emphasizes compliance with FDA/OSHA policies, cost control, and leadership in a large, global healthcare company known for benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years’ supervisory experience in a regulated industry with a GED/High School diploma.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or two years supervisory experience

Job description

Abbott in Altavista, VA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee shift operations in the Nutrition manufacturing plant. You will coordinate a production team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement through coaching and formal training.

The role emphasizes compliance with FDA/OSHA policies, cost control, and leadership in a large, global healthcare company known for benefits and career growth opportunities.