Sr Production Supervisor, Packaging - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits start day 1

Vacation 120 hours

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott in Sturgis, Michigan, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead multi‑shift operations within the Nutrition division. You will mentor frontline leaders, manage line budgets, and ensure high‑quality product delivery while upholding Abbott policies and regulatory standards.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and strong coaching, communication, and cost‑management skills. Abbott offers robust benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience leading production/supervisory teams in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Finance and budgeting accountability and OdM / cost management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi‑shift manufacturing operations and mentor frontline leaders.
• Ensure understanding of how shift performance impacts overall results.
• Promote compliance with Abbott policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead change management and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Direct staffing, training, and performance coaching.
• Maintain financial performance dashboards and budget adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement on OEE, labor, downtime, and material usage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Coaching

Influencing

Problem-solving

Finance

Budgetary management

Education

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

Job description

Location United States - Michigan - Sturgis Category Operations

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stablecompany with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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 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. 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.

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. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

What You’ll Work On

• Responsible for the overall results for multi-shift manufacturing operations resources for a manufacturing line(s); directly mentors and coaches other Front Line leaders who are accountable for shift performance on the line
• Accountable to ensure understanding by these individuals of result delivery impact of their shift on the overall results of the multi-shift line or department
• Model and promote the behaviors that ensure delivery of high quality products for our customers while championing compliance with Abbott policies and procedures, meeting all local and statutory requirementsand adhering to the regulatory requirements of countries to which products are shipped
• Train others in understanding for operator engagement and involvement in cost management
• Establish financial statements, key performance measuresand hold accountability for line budgetary decisions
• Track, trendand continuously improve key performance measures
• Establish financial performance goals for areas such as OEE, labor, downtime, units per hour, CIP and material usage (Note: This list is not all inclusive)
• Directly supervise team and lead staffing activities
• Assures team members are trained and understand duties, responsibilitiesand performance against established expectations
• Provide timely coaching, counseling and feedback
• Takes personal accountability to consistently meet and/or exceed manufacturing performance expectations, and is an acknowledged expert in delivering key performance metrics and training and developing others to meet organizational requirements of leaders
• This position will require minimal direction and supervision from direct manager with a high degree of autonomy for decision making, utilizing escalation when needed
• Capable of leading and executing effective change management strategies
• Direct and lead change within both own and other cross functional work groups
• High level of engagement with cross functional teams at peer and site leadership levels
• Will create a learning environment and support individuals in their development and growth, through utilization of the Learning and Development and Talent Management System plans
• Understands and effectively uses change management to improve the organization and expected results delivery
• Deputize for direct managerwhere required
• Present to peers and site management teams
• Lead escalation reporting process with autonomy to make decision for immediate action
• Play a lead role during audits and site visits for internal to Abbott and external resources as required
• Budgetary Management responsibility up to $12MM USD

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, technical or engineering.
• Demonstrated excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
• Coaching and development skills
• Influencing and collaboration skills
• Change management leadership skillsAdvanced problem-solving skills
• Finance and budgetary management accountability
• Strategic planning skills
• Experience managing other Production Supervisors
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing leadership role.

* 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.

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

INNOVATIVE BENEFITS

We support our colleagues around the world as they care for themselves and their families with offerings tailored to their unique needs.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strive to provide environments where all employees feel welcome and able to bring their full selves to work. To do this we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion across Abbott.

SUSTAINABILITY FOR OUR FUTURE

At Abbott, sustainability means managing our efforts so we can help the greatest number of people around the world live fuller lives through better health.

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Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Abbott is committed to pay equity and transparency. Compensation is determined using objective, job-related, and gender-neutral criteria in compliance with applicable laws and local regulations.