Lab Supervisor, Incoming Lab - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

4d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Supervisor, Incoming Lab works at Abbott’s Sturgis, Michigan location in the Abbott Nutrition division. The position is on first shift and is responsible for the Incoming Lab’s three-shift operation, overseeing a team of 3–5 direct reports. The team receives, samples, and tests incoming raw ingredients and packaging materials to support production. The supervisor ensures timely and accurate work, sufficient production support, and compliance with training, procedures, test methods, and safety practices.

The role includes training and supporting technicians, troubleshooting, project work, proficiency testing, auditing methods, procedure reviews, vendor audits, performance reviews, and budget planning and management. The supervisor coordinates material holds and isolations and serves as a liaison with suppliers, Global Supplier Quality Assurance (GSQA), and Regional Incoming Quality Assurance (RIQA). Responsibilities also include monitoring vendor performance, handling nonconforming materials and corrective actions, coordinating corrective-action programs for sanitation, GMP, compliance, and safety audits, tracking monthly material destructs, and assisting the lab manager with the Incoming Material budget and department Long Range Plan.

The position is accountable for meeting applicable FDA and OSHA requirements and Abbott policies and procedures. The stated base pay range is $61,300–$122,700; pay may vary in specific locations. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a laboratory in a regulated industry, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Computer skills, including MS Office.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Time-management and priority-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Food Technology.
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Experience in a laboratory in a regulated manufacturing work environment, especially infant formula manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians to ensure timely and accurate receipt, sampling, and testing of incoming materials and maintain adequate production support.
• Ensure required training is completed and new hires are properly trained in procedures, test methods, and safety practices.
• Train in incoming testing methods and other processes, and provide direct support as needed by the business.
• Perform troubleshooting, project work, proficiency testing, technician training, method audits, procedure reviews, vendor audits, technician performance reviews, and budget planning and management.
• Supervise the coordination of material holds and isolations.
• Serve as a direct liaison with suppliers, GSQA, and RIQA, and work with GSQA and RIQA on vendor issues.
• Maintain vendor relationships and track vendor performance; disposition nonconforming materials and follow up on vendor corrective actions and CAPAs.
• Prepare and coordinate corrective-action programs for sanitation, GMP, compliance, and safety audits.
• Track monthly destructs for raw ingredients and packaging commodities.
• Assist the lab manager with the Incoming Material budget and department Long Range Plan.
• Meet compliance standards, including FDA and OSHA requirements and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; medical benefits start on day one.
• Wellness and occupational health programs.
• 120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, a vacation buy program, 3 personal days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Retiree healthcare program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit.
• Competitive compensation and incentives.
• Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED