Shift Production Supervisor – Nutrition Manufacturing

Abbott; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, VA, part of the Nutrition division, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee shift operations at the Altavista plant. The role focuses on safe, efficient production of nutrition products like Similac and Ensure, with a strong emphasis on quality and regulatory compliance.

The position may be hired at 14 or 16 hours per day depending on experience and needs. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or two years of supervisory experience in a regulated industry, plus

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production team activities to deliver performance for the shift/line.
• Develop team members through training programs and coaching.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality compliance.
• Drive operational efficiencies using key metrics.
• Foster continuous improvement through problem-solving.
• Manage labor and overtime costs.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology or engineering or two years’ supervisory experience in a regulated industry

Job description

Abbott in Altavista, VA, part of the Nutrition division, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee shift operations at the Altavista plant. The role focuses on safe, efficient production of nutrition products like Similac and Ensure, with a strong emphasis on quality and regulatory compliance.

The position may be hired at 14 or 16 hours per day depending on experience and needs. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or two years of supervisory experience in a regulated industry, plus