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.

Senior Front-Line Leader – Powder Filling

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 

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Responsible for the overall results for multi-shift manufacturing operations resources for a manufacturing line(s); directly mentors and coaches’ other Front-Line leaders who are accountable for shift performance on the line.

Accountable to ensure understanding by these individuals of result delivery impact of their shift on the overall results of the multi-shift line or department.

Model and promote the behaviors that ensure delivery of high-quality products for our customers while championing 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.

Model and promote a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability, and cash flow within the department, while operating within fiscal constraints, material utilization and CIP goals.

Train others in understanding for operator engagement and involvement in cost management.

Establish financial statements, key performance measures, and hold accountability for line budgetary decisions.

Track, trend, and continuously improve key performance measures.

Establish financial performance goals for areas such as OEE, labor, downtime, units per hour, CIP and material usage (Note: This list is not all inclusive).

Establish and drive OEE objectives, understand drivers, and develop plans around improvement of line performance and quality metrics. Understand all productivity performance indicators, developing, driving and leading the execution of plans through utilization and involvement of all team and support resources.

Directly supervise team and lead staffing activities.

Assures team members are trained and understand duties, responsibilities, and performance against established expectations.

Provide timely coaching, counseling and feedback. Establishes the right team culture, where people are accountable for the business and continuously improving the line.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology, technical or engineering with
7+ years’ experience in manufacturing leadership role preferred.

Proven leadership capabilities

Project planning & execution experiences

Process control knowledge. 

Experience with working on Continuous Improvement Projects

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment.

Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools.

Knowledge of FDA – 21 CFR and other 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. 

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. 

The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.