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:
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:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) vacation buy program 3 personal days 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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 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.
What You'll Work On
The Plant Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for the activities and resources within the Sanitation area to ensure support is provided to meet the department and company goals. Leads the team of Sanitation Specialists who perform the cleaning processes. Core responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the overall results for a single shift of a manufacturing Sanitation area. Coordinate activities for the shift team to ensure delivery of all key performance metrics including those in EHS, Quality, Finance, Productivity and People.
• Lead to triage any event related to sanitation intervention (leak- powder or liquid)
• Complete risk assessments
• Verify compliance of any contract work going on in their area.
• Final review / approval to resume production after a non-routine intervention
• Communication with EMP program / support facilitation when swabs are pulled
• GMP walk through audits for compliance and improvement opportunities
• Conduct RCA's as needed with cross functional teams
• Author work order as required for maintenance support and addressing sanitation related equipment needs.
• Lead efforts required delivering quality and compliance performance for the shift/area of accountability. Initiate, manage, and make decisions which impact product quality.
• 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.
• 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), Material Usage Variance (MUV) and Scrap and Cost Improvement Projects (CIP).
• Understand performance drivers and develop and execute plans around improvement of line performance and quality metrics with support from the direct manager. Understand all key performance indicators, driving and executing plans for improvement through team engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, science, food technology, engineering OR 2 years of experience in a regulated industry, with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Previous project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment
• Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for Infant Formula

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
$57,300.00 - $114,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United States > Sturgis : Building 01A

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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

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