Production Supervisor, Processing (Night Shift 6:30p - 7:00a, rotating weekends)

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Description

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

A t Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self , and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year .

• An e xcellent 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 .

• A company r ecognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the 2A Processing Front Line Leader, you'll have the opportunity to coordinate activities in the dry and wet processing areas while ensuring the safety of all employees and product, maintaining a high level of positive employee relations and operating within approved budgetary guidelines

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Coordinate activities for the shift team to ensure delivery of all key performance metrics including those in Environmental, Health and Safety ( EHS ), Quality, Finance, Productivity and People
• Lead efforts required to deliver quality and compliance performance for the shift. Initiate, manage, and make decisions which impact product quality.
• Drive a culture of engagement through the team and department. Directly supervise a team and participate in staffing activities.
• Develop all line personnel by securing appropriate staffing, training, mentoring, performance reviews, and assigning progressively challenging stretch responsibilities within the scope of the team and department accountabilities.
• Engage with employees and other key stakeholders to ensure all EHS requirements are met inclusive of internal and external regulatory objectives and direction
• Promote behaviors that ensure delivery of high-quality products for our customers while maintaining compliance with Abbott policies and procedures, meeting all local and statutory requirements, and adhere to the regulatory requirements of countries to which products are shipped
• Prepare and actively participate in internal and external Quality audits and incident investigation and reporting; coupled with timely implementation of CAPA activities
• Model and promote a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability, and cash flow for the shift and within the department, while operating within budget material utilization and Cost Improvement Program goals. Manage budget accountability for Headcount, Overtime, and direct expenses for a shift and/or line. Track, trend and continuously improve budgetary performance for direct expenses , headcount, overtime (OT), and distressed inventory and Cost Improvement Projects ( CIP ).
• Assure that production schedules are formulated to maximize plant advantage and ensure schedules are met.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the documentation required for production .
• Assists in implementation of improvement projects as assigned by the Department Manager .
• Provides leadership and valuable participation in team activities that will enhance the overall effectiveness of the Plant.
• Assures timely and relevant communications to and from all levels. This includes assuring communications to Department Manager , between shifts and to related departments. Directs daily and monthly shift communication meetings.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

SHIFT

This is an onsite, salaried position on the night shift (6:30PM - 7:00AM EST, on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule).

Schedule Example:

Week 1: Monday: 12 hours, Tuesday: 12 hours, Wednesday: OFF, Thursday: OFF, Friday: 12 hours, Saturday: 12 hours, & Sunday: 12 hours

Week 2: Monday: OFF, Tuesday: OFF, Wednesday: 12 hours, Thursday: 12 hours, Friday: OFF, Saturday: OFF, & Sunday: OFF

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of manufacturing experience in a regulated industry
• Experience using project planning and execution tools
• Microsoft Office computer skills
• Leadership experience
• Experience working with and implementing Continuous Improvement projects

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at and on Facebook at

The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.