Supervisor, Receiving (3rd Shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

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 Title Supervisor, Receiving (3rd shift) 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.

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 Responsible for the overall results for a single shift of the material receiving and handling department. Understand requirements for ingredient handling/storage and ensuring the department is aware and adhering to them  Model and promote the 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 including allergen, Kosher, Halal and other storage requirements Preparation and active participation in internal and external Quality audits, incident investigation and reporting, coupled with timely implementation of corrective and preventative action Manage budget accountability for headcount, overtime and direct expenses for the shift (labor) and department (direct expenses) Plan and organize the day-to-day Receiving labor coverage using dock and production schedules to gauge activity levels.  Assist with off-shift labor coordination as needed.  Anticipate and drive proper alignment and prioritization between Receiving/Line Supply and manufacturing Understand all key performance indicators, developing, driving and leading the execution of plans through utilization and involvement of all team and support resources Develop plans and execute efforts required to train and develop employees to improve overall manufacturing capability to deliver performance results. Create a learning environment and support individual learning and development plans. Coach and direct individuals and teams to meet performance goals and objectives. Directly supervises team and leads staffing activities You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Bachelor’s degree