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Production Supervisor, Dryers (Night Shift, 12-Hours) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott · Sturgis, MI

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$61k–$123k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
70+ years
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Abbott (medical devices) in Sturgis, MI. , has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world.

They ask for
70+ years · degree required
Tools it names
OEE, FDA / GMP, EHS / safety
Base pay
$61k–$123k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Michigan: typical posted base $84k–$141k. This one lists $61k–$123k.

Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 27 production supervisor openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 25 other live production postings in Michigan.

Base pay
About 19% below similar roles

Typical $84k–$141k, from 11 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (70+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 100%
  • Lean 50%
  • Union environment 35%
  • 5S 35%
  • Six Sigma 27%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 70+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Abbott

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Abbott in Sturgis

3 other open roles at this site.

Full description from AbbottAs posted on their careers site.Show

requirements

and adhering to the regulatory

requirements

of countries to which products are shipped.

  • ✓Initiate, manage and make decisions which impact product quality
  • ✓Model and promote a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability and cash flow within the shift, team and department, while operating within budget with a focus on margin, material utilization and Cost Improvement Program (CIP) goals.
  • ✓Train others in this understanding for operator engagement and involvement in cost management. Share accountability for line budgetary decisions with direct manager. Track, trend and continuously improve budgetary performance for overtime (OT), direct expenses, operating equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor, downtime, schedule performance (units per hour, Lbs./Hour), year over year CIP and material usage (this list is not all inclusive)
  • ✓Drive OEE objectives, understand drivers and developing/executing plans around improvement of line performance and quality metrics
  • ✓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 manufacturing capability to deliver performance results. Create a learning environment and support individual learning and development plans. Coach and direct individuals and teams to meet performance goals and objectives. Directly supervises team and leads staffing activities

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

Required Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology or engineering and 2+ years' work experience OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • ✓Proven leadership capabilities
  • ✓Project planning & execution experiences
  • ✓Process control knowledge
  • ✓Proven plant financial understanding
  • ✓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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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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job description

Job Title

Production Supervisor, Dryers (Night Shift, 12-hours)

Shift

This position works a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts. The hours are 6:00pm-6:30am. An example of the rotating schedule is as follows:

  • •Week 1: Mon (12 hours), Tues (12 hours), Wed (OFF), Thurs (OFF), Fri (12 hours), Sat (12 hours), Sun (12 hours)
  • •Week 2: Mon (OFF), Tues (OFF), Wed (12 hours), Thurs (12 hours), Fri (OFF), Sat (OFF), Sun (OFF)
  • •Week 3: Mon (12 hours), Tues (12 hours), Wed (OFF), Thurs (OFF), Fri (12 hours), Sat (12 hours), Sun (12 hours)

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

  • •Responsible for the overall results of a multi shift manufacturing operations line(s).
  • •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

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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

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