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:

This position's objective is to give the supervisor trainee the skills and knowledge necessary to supervise a plant crew. The trainee will learn the Abbott policies relating to Personnel, company goals, practices and proper procedures to achieve the operation's objectives. Coordinate activities for the shift team to ensure delivery of all key performance metrics including those in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, Finance, Productivity and People. Lead efforts required in delivering quality and compliance performance for the shift/ line of accountability. Initiate, manage, and make decisions which impact product quality with assistance from a Supervisor or Manager. Gain exposure to department budgets related to Headcount, Overtime, and direct expenses for a shift and/or line. Understand the drivers and develop and execute plans around improvement of performance and quality metrics with support from the direct manager. Understand some of the key performance indicators, driving and executing plans for improvement through team engagement. Drive a culture of engagement through the team and department. Directly supervises team and participates in staffing activities. Develop all line personnel by securing appropriate training, providing mentoring and assigning progressively challenging stretch responsibilities within the scope of the team and department accountabilities.

• Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS): Model and promote the behaviors that support a continuously improving EHS culture by engaging with employees and other key stakeholders in ensuring all EHS requirements are met inclusive of internal and external regulatory objectives and direction. Coach and direct individuals in delivering EHS performance for themselves, their team and department. Preparation and active participation in incident/accident investigation and reporting; coupled with timely implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Quality: Model and promote the behaviors that ensure delivery of high quality products for customers while maintaining 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. Preparation and active participation in Quality incident investigation and reporting; coupled with timely implementation of corrective and preventative action.
• Finance / Business Acumen: Gain exposure to department budgets for Headcount, Overtime, and direct expenses for a shift and/or line. Understand financial statements and key performance measures. Develop the skills necessary to manage financial budgetary line items involving headcount management, overtime, scrap reduction and material utilization variance (MUV). Direct Financial accountability up to $ 0.5MM USD.
• Productivity: Promote and Drive continuous improvement programs utilizing common problem-solving tools and methodologies in processes and procedures within the shift/operating line/ department for root cause analysis and resolution of issues. Actively plan and organize the day to day manufacturing operations and schedules. Anticipate and drive proper alignment and prioritization between production and support teams.
• People: Model and promote organizational values by providing effective leadership, direction, development and support to the team. Assure team members are trained and understand duties, responsibilities, and performance against established expectations. Provide timely coaching, counseling and feedback. Develop all line personnel by securing appropriate training, providing mentoring and assigning progressively challenging stretch responsibilities within the scope of the team and department accountabilities. Engage in drafting own goals, lead the process of development of team goals and growth planning. Create a learning environment and support individuals learning and development plans. Ensure delivery of effective performance management while establishing and sustaining a positive work environment. Execution of on time performance reviews for direct reports. Establish a communications framework that assures timely and relevant transfer of information to and from all levels and functional areas of the organization. Ensure compliance with all HR practices, policies and procedures. Understand and effectively use the rewards and recognition programs. Champion positive employee relations by maintaining a high-profile presence on the floor, direct engagement with employees, regular open communications and encouraging knowledge sharing and open exchange of ideas.
• Responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

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

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED
• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology or engineering OR 3+ years of work experience combined with education
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 

 

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The base pay for this position is

$48,000.00 – $96,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Sturgis : Building 01A

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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