Lab Supervisor, Analytical Lab (1st Shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant
Abbott
- Sturgis, MI
- $57,300-114,700 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Company Paid Pension Plan
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement, the
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
- A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in science, food technology 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
- Advanced degree in science, food technology; technical OR 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
- 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.
Sturgis : Building 01AADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: NoSIGNIFICANT 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.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf