Production Supervisor, Dryers (3rd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology or engineering and 2+ years' work experience OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Proven leadership capabilities
• Project planning & execution experiences
• Process control knowledge
• Proven plant financial understanding
• Experience with working on Continuous Improvement Projects

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall results of a multi shift manufacturing operations line(s).
• 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
• You will be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees