Sr Production Supervisor, Packaging - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

5d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott’s Nutrition division is seeking a Sr Production Supervisor, Packaging, for its Sturgis, Michigan plant. The role is responsible for the overall results of multi-shift manufacturing operations for one or more manufacturing lines. The supervisor mentors and coaches Front Line leaders who are accountable for shift performance and ensures they understand how shift results affect the overall line or department.

The position promotes high-quality product manufacturing and compliance with Abbott policies, local and statutory requirements, and the regulatory requirements of destination countries. It establishes and monitors financial statements, performance measures, and line budgets, and drives continuous improvement in metrics such as OEE, labor, downtime, units per hour, CIP, and material usage. The supervisor directly manages the team and staffing, ensures training and performance expectations are understood, and provides coaching and feedback.

This role operates with substantial autonomy and minimal direction, leads change across work groups, develops employees, and collaborates with cross-functional teams and site leadership. It may deputize for the direct manager, present to peers and site management, lead escalation reporting and audits, and manage a budget of up to $12 million. The role is accountable for compliance with FDA, OSHA, and Abbott standards.

The position is based at Abbott’s Sturgis, Michigan location. The listed base pay range is $99,300 to $198,700. The posting describes production areas as clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled. The listed work shift is Standard, travel is not required, and the job includes prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology, a technical field, or engineering.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Coaching and development skills.
• Influencing and collaboration skills.
• Change management leadership skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Finance and budgetary management accountability.
• Project management skills.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Experience managing other Production Supervisors.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Own overall results for multi-shift manufacturing operations resources for one or more manufacturing lines.
• Mentor and coach Front Line leaders accountable for shift performance and ensure they understand the impact of their shift results on overall line or department performance.
• Model and promote behaviors that deliver high-quality products and ensure compliance with Abbott policies, local and statutory requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Train others in operator engagement and involvement in cost management.
• Establish financial statements and key performance measures, and hold accountability for line budget decisions.
• Track, trend, and continuously improve key performance measures, including goals related to OEE, labor, downtime, units per hour, CIP, and material usage.
• Directly supervise the team and lead staffing activities.
• Ensure team members are trained, understand their duties and responsibilities, and perform against established expectations.
• Provide timely coaching, counseling, and feedback.
• Consistently meet or exceed manufacturing performance expectations and develop others to meet organizational leadership requirements.
• Lead and execute change management strategies within own and cross-functional work groups.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, peers, and site leadership.
• Create a learning environment and support employee development through Learning and Development and Talent Management System plans.
• Deputize for the direct manager when required and present to peers and site management teams.
• Lead escalation reporting and make decisions for immediate action.
• Play a lead role during internal and external audits and site visits.
• Manage budgetary responsibility of up to $12 million.
• Meet compliance standards, including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Competitive compensation and incentives.
• Retirement plan and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, and occupational health programs; medical benefits start on day one.
• 120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, plus a vacation buy program, three personal days, and ten paid holidays.
• Retiree Healthcare program.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit.
• Free coverage in the HIP PPO medical plan the next calendar year for participants who complete a short wellness assessment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior