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Job Title: Production Supervisor II, Process Improvement

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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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.

The Production Supervisor II, Process Improvement will actively support the implementation of the Liquid Processing Department improvement strategy. You will be responsible for leading and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives across the department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in liquid processing operations, in addition to experience utilizing Lean methodologies, process optimization, and change management. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvements, implement best practices, and drive operational efficiency.

• Develop action plans with processing department leadership to improve their processes.

• Utilize data-driven insights to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.

• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify opportunities for enhancement.

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize processes and increase efficiency.

• Identify and analyze current processes to identify areas for improvement.

• Publish weekly report out to leadership on process improvement journey and milestones achieved.

• Champion positive employee relations by maintaining a high-profile presence on the floor, direct engagement with employees, regular open communications and encouraging knowledge sharing and open exchange of ideas.

• Publish the number of action items opened each week, closed actions, current open actions, and delinquent action items.

• Participate/Lead Kaizen events generated from problem solving escalations.

• Collaborate with all cross-functional departments as needed to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Communicate progress, challenges, and successes to department leadership and site management.

• Coordinate with team members to ensure project milestones are met within established timelines.

• Implement change management methodologies to ensure successful adoption of process improvements.

• Model and promote the behaviors that support a continuously improving EHS culture.

• Model and promote the behaviors that ensure delivery of high-quality products for customers while maintaining compliance with Abbott policies and procedures.

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 business, science, food technology or engineering OR 3+ years of work experience combined with education

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience

• Lean / Six Sigma experience

• CAPA experience

• Experience working in a regulated industry

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)

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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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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 $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com