At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott Nutrition is a division of Abbott. Health care professionals and their patients trust us to provide cutting-edge nutrition products that meet changing nutrition needs. Abbott is behind some of the world's most trusted names in pediatric, therapeutic, and healthy living nutritional product brands such as:
· Similac® Advance®, Similac Expert Careimentum®, and Similac® Soy Isomil® in infant formulas
· PediaSure® and Pedialyte® for children
· Ensure® and ZonePerfect® for active adults
· EAS® for elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts
· Glucerna® for people with diabetes
Our manufacturing plants are in need of qualified professionals with excellent managerial skills and a cost-conscious mindset to fill the open positions of Production Supervisor (Front Line Leader). The successful candidates will take the initiative to roll up their sleeves and increase production, reduce costs and make a positive impact on the organization.
If you are looking for an opportunity to share your creative side and implement new strategies to benefit the business, to develop and mentor others then we want to talk to you! We offer a competitive salary, a high-energy work environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work for an organization thatommitted to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. Are you up for the challenge?
Current Openings located in:
Columbus, OH
AltaVista, VA
Tipp City, OH
Sturgis, MI
Casa Grande, AZ
Fairfield, CA
Interested in those cities? Please apply today!
The Front Line Leader is responsible for directing and controlling all facets of the manufacturing department including making slurries, ingredient weighing, blending, pasteurization and heat treatment of all liquid Abbott Nutritional products manufactured in the plant. The primary responsibilities of this position are to coordinate the manufacturing of high quality finished product at appropriately staffed levels and material variances, while ensuring the safety of all employees, maintaining a high level of positive employee relations and operating within approved budgetary guidelines.
Major Responsibilities: o Assures compliance to all procedures and policies concerning all areas of quality, regulatory, safety, and human resources
o Assures that production schedules are formulated to maximize plant advantage and ensure schedules are met
o Responsible for the accuracy of the documentation required for production
o Assists in implementation of improvement projects as assigned by the Department Manager
o Provides leadership and valuable participation in team activities that will enhance the overall effectiveness of the Plant
o Assures timely and relevant communications to and from all levels (this includes assuring communications to Department Manager between shifts and to related departments)
o Directs daily and monthly shift communication meetings
Accountability/Scope/Budget:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be knowledgeable of general functions/operations of the equipment. Supervisor must be knowledgeable of the direct expense budget formation and overtime accountability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the supervisor's position.
Education: 4-year degree in Business, Manufacturing or Technical field.
Background: o Directly selects, trains and supervises employees, assures employees understand duties/responsibilities and reviews employee performance against established expectations and company policies
o Reviews and/or initiates all personnel/organizational changes for the respective shift
o Coaches, develops and mentors employees in area of responsibility
o Develops growth plans, interprets, implements and supports employee-related policies, procedures and programs
o Assigns tasks to direct staff
JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing
DIVISION:
LOCATION: United States
Columbus : Columbus Plant
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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