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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Production Supervisor - Abbott Nutrition

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with the ability to work alternate shifts, including nights, and serve as back-up coverage during planned vacations.

Working at Abbott

At 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 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.

• A company recognized 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

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona 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.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• The Front-Line Leader  is responsible for leading and coordinating shift operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of quality products. This role provides direct leadership to production team members, driving performance, engagement, and operational excellence while supporting site, department, and business objectives.

• Maintain a strong floor presence, providing direction, communication, and real-time support to production personnel.

• Develop team members through training, coaching, performance feedback, and accountability, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Promote and model a culture of safety, quality, and compliance with all FDA, OSHA, Abbott, and site-specific policies and procedures.

• Manage personnel and production processes to ensure all quality, regulatory, and operational standards are consistently met.

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall line performance.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through effective problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.

• Coordinate shift start-ups, changeovers, and daily operational activities to support seamless multi-shift production performance.

• Support achievement of team, department, and site goals through effective communication, cross-functional collaboration, and execution of assigned projects and action plans.

• Manage operating expenses within assigned areas, including labor and overtime costs, while maintaining productivity targets.

• Document and investigate route and non-routine manufacturing issues independently or in collaborate with subject matter experts to develop robust CAPA solutions.

• Generate exception/CAPA documentation such as non- conformance reports and investigation reports required at the site for routine and non-routine manufacturing issues.

• Follow established escalation and decision-making processes, making and communicating decisions appropriate to the scope of the role.

• Track, trend, and report operational results, highlighting accomplishments, improvement opportunities, and action plans to leadership.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with the ability to work alternate shifts, including nights, and serve as back-up coverage during planned vacations.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology or engineering OR two years’ supervisory experience in a regulated industry with a GED/High School diploma Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated leadership skills. Knowledge of project planning tools and experience using them Proven plant financial understanding Experience working with and implementing Continuous Improvement tools & methodologies. ​

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment. Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools Green Belt Certification but not required

Financial Accountability:

• Limited budget accountability of approximately $2 million USD.

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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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The base pay for this position is

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Casa Grande : Plant

     

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), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment

     

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

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf