Production Supervisor, Processing (2nd Shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

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 DESCRIPTION:

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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 WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

·  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 plans
·  Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
·  Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
·  Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
·  Company Paid Pension Plan
·  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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
·  A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

·  Responsible for the overall results for a single shift (10-20 direct reports) of a multi shift manufacturing operations line(s); additional accountability could include providing overall manufacturing leadership for afternoon or night shift manufacturing operations along with responsibility for an individual team.
·  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 requirements and adhering to the regulatory requirements of countries to which products are shipped.  Initiate, manage and make decisions which impact product quality
·  Model and promote a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability and cash flow within the shift, team and department, while operating within budget with a focus on margin, material utilization and Cost Improvement Program (CIP) goals. Train others in this understanding for operator engagement and involvement in cost management.  Share accountability for line budgetary decisions with direct manager.  Track, trend and continuously improve budgetary performance for overtime (OT), direct expenses, operating equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor, downtime, schedule performance (units per hour, Lbs./Hour), year over year CIP and material usage (this list is not all inclusive)
·  Drive OEE objectives, understand drivers and developing/executing plans around improvement of line performance and quality metrics
·  Understand all key performance indicators, developing, driving and leading the execution of plans through utilization and involvement of all team and support resources
·  Develop plans and execute efforts required to train and develop employees to improve overall manufacturing capability to deliver performance results.  Create a learning environment and support individual learning and development plans.  Coach and direct individuals and teams to meet performance goals and objectives.  Directly supervises team and leads staffing activities

SHIFT

This role is on 2nd shift which will be from 3pm until 11:30pm

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required Qualifications:

·  High School Diploma / GED AND 2+ years’ supervisory experience in a regulated industry

OR

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

OR

·  A combination of education and experience commensurate with the aforementioned criteria with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment
·  Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools
·  Knowledge of FDA – 21 CFR and other regulatory requirements for Infant Formula
·  Project planning & execution experiences
·  Process control knowledge 
·  Proven plant financial understanding
·  Experience with working on Continuous Improvement Projects
·  One-year leadership experience

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and 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
$57,300.00 – $114,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Sturgis : Building 01A

     

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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time 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.pdf

     
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf