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.

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 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 Analytical Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for and is an active leader in ensuring major objectives are met.  Major objectives include:  assuring regulatory compliance, meeting production schedules, creating and maintaining a high level of employee relations, satisfying all customer service needs and ensuring budgetary and financial goals are met.  An excellent understanding of the manufacturing of products is required, as well as expert knowledge of the Processing and Analytical batch work orders.

• Responsible for the overall results of a single shift of a 7-day multi-shift laboratory operation
• 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
• Initiate, manage and make decisions which impact product quality
• Manage financial statements and budgetary responsibilities; share accountability for line budgetary decisions with direct manager.  Track, trend, and continuously improve budgetary performance for overtime(OT), direct expenses, HPL, labor, year over year CIP and material usage (Note: This list is not all inclusive)
• 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 laboratory capability to deliver performance results
• Create a learning environment and support individual's learning and development plants.  Coach and direct individuals and teams to meet performance goals and objectives
• Directly supervises team and leads staffing activities
• Assist in maintaining an operating budget for the Analytical and Incoming Material QA laboratories
• Manage laboratory personnel including staffing, performance reviews, train and develop personnel and maintain safe lab environment
• Assist in problem solving efforts related to laboratory issues
• Provide technical guidance and support to plant
• Assure lab test results reflect compliance to plant, division and corporate guidelines and procedures
• Assure test methods are followed

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

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Bachelor’s degree in science, food technology; technical OR 5+ years of experience in a laboratory in a regulated industry with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.
• Proven performance in leading a high volume manufacturing support laboratory
• Proven leadership capabilities
• Project planning & execution experiences
• Process control knowledge
• Proven plant financial understanding
• Experience with working on Continuous Improvement Projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in science, food technology; technical
• 7+ years or experience in a laboratory in a regulated industry with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory in a regulated manufacturing work environment with emphasis on infant formula manufacturing experience
• 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. 

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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.