Analytical Laboratory Supervisor (3rd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

95d • $60,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Analytical Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for and is an active leader in ensuring major objectives are met. Major objectives include: assuring regulatory compliance, meeting production schedules, creating and maintaining a high level of employee relations, satisfying all customer service needs and ensuring budgetary and financial goals are met. An excellent understanding of the manufacturing of products is required, as well as expert knowledge of the Processing and Analytical batch work orders. Responsible for the overall results of a single shift of a 7-day multi-shift laboratory operation. 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. Manage financial statements and budgetary responsibilities; share accountability for line budgetary decisions with direct manager. Track, trend, and continuously improve budgetary performance for overtime(OT), direct expenses, HPL, labor, year over year CIP and material usage. 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 laboratory capability to deliver performance results. Create a learning environment and support individual's learning and development plans. Coach and direct individuals and teams to meet performance goals and objectives. Directly supervises team and leads staffing activities. Assist in maintaining an operating budget for the Analytical and Incoming Material QA laboratories. Manage laboratory personnel including staffing, performance reviews, train and develop personnel and maintain safe lab environment. Assist in problem solving efforts related to laboratory issues. Provide technical guidance and support to plant. Assure lab test results reflect compliance to plant, division and corporate guidelines and procedures. Assure test methods are followed. You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, food technology; technical OR 5+ years of experience in a laboratory in a regulated industry.
• Proven performance in leading a high volume manufacturing support laboratory.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Project planning & execution experiences.
• Process control knowledge.
• Proven plant financial understanding.
• Experience with working on Continuous Improvement Projects.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in science, food technology; technical.
• 7+ years of experience in a laboratory in a regulated industry.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory 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.

Responsibilities

• Assure regulatory compliance and meet production schedules.
• Create and maintain a high level of employee relations.
• Satisfy all customer service needs and ensure budgetary and financial goals are met.
• Manage financial statements and budgetary responsibilities.
• Track, trend, and continuously improve budgetary performance.
• Understand and develop key performance indicators.
• Develop plans and execute efforts to train and develop employees.
• Create a learning environment and support individual learning and development plans.
• Coach and direct individuals and teams to meet performance goals.
• Directly supervise team and lead staffing activities.
• Assist in maintaining an operating budget for the laboratories.
• Manage laboratory personnel including staffing and performance reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and support to plant.
• Ensure lab test results reflect compliance with guidelines and procedures.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and FreeU education benefit.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees