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Manufacturing Supervisor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or a related technical field. Employers in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and food production regularly file LCAs for these roles. The 85,000-cap lottery and October 1 start date shape every offer timeline.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The role of the Manufacturing Supervisor I has basic knowledge and experience in its field necessary to lead a team in pharmaceutical packaging and develops competence by performing structured work. Receives guidance and direction from more senior peers. Lead and facilitate safe operations in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements. Assure the delivery of high levels of customer service, ensure quality of product and services, comply with all regulatory requirements, achieve desired financial performance including cost reductions, and build a culture of high performance for the team.
Responsibilities
- Safety: Create an environment where safety is the number one priority in every activity that you do, driving safety improvements and conducting safety gembas routinely. Be present on the floor promoting a culture of zero safety incidents in compliance with all EHS requirements.
- People: Responsible for daily effective deployment of team members and ensure tasks are appropriately delegated to meet the production schedule. Ensure that team members are trained to the required standards of their job. Drives engagement with team by having regular 1:1s, conducts performance reviews and has survey actions plans in place. Ensure time and attendance is approved on time each week so that employees are paid correctly. Communicating effectively with team cascading important info.
- Operational: Responsible for the effective coordination of the activities within the shift to meet the production schedule. Ensure a smooth shift handover with the next manager to ensure departmental activities are planned and executed safely.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. Execute a proactive compliance management process where material checks, line clearance checks and spot checks are conducted routinely. Effectively manage any compliance issue that arises during shift that could potentially impact on lot completion.
- Performance: Responsible for complete cycle time management and continuously seek to identify improvements. Responsible for change-over time management and continuously seek to identify improvements.
- Development: Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training and assigning progressively challenging tasks. Ensures all personnel has development actions/ plans in place and arranging opportunities for growth. Be proactive in self-development by having a growth mindset towards personal development.
- Operation Excellence (OpEx): Participates in process improvement initiatives.
- Generates and manages non-hazardous and hazardous waste, according with the internal operating procedures and in compliance with local and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in sciences or engineering is strongly preferred.
- Pharmaceutical Industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Packaging experience is preferred.
- Two years of manufacturing or related experience required. Supervisor experience preferred.
- Experience Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other manufacturing systems, such as SAP.
- Experience Regulatory: Working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and cGMPs is required. Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment; good writing skills.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The role of the Manufacturing Supervisor I has basic knowledge and experience in its field necessary to lead a team in pharmaceutical packaging and develops competence by performing structured work. Receives guidance and direction from more senior peers. Lead and facilitate safe operations in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements. Assure the delivery of high levels of customer service, ensure quality of product and services, comply with all regulatory requirements, achieve desired financial performance including cost reductions, and build a culture of high performance for the team.
Responsibilities
- Safety: Create an environment where safety is the number one priority in every activity that you do, driving safety improvements and conducting safety gembas routinely. Be present on the floor promoting a culture of zero safety incidents in compliance with all EHS requirements.
- People: Responsible for daily effective deployment of team members and ensure tasks are appropriately delegated to meet the production schedule. Ensure that team members are trained to the required standards of their job. Drives engagement with team by having regular 1:1s, conducts performance reviews and has survey actions plans in place. Ensure time and attendance is approved on time each week so that employees are paid correctly. Communicating effectively with team cascading important info.
- Operational: Responsible for the effective coordination of the activities within the shift to meet the production schedule. Ensure a smooth shift handover with the next manager to ensure departmental activities are planned and executed safely.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. Execute a proactive compliance management process where material checks, line clearance checks and spot checks are conducted routinely. Effectively manage any compliance issue that arises during shift that could potentially impact on lot completion.
- Performance: Responsible for complete cycle time management and continuously seek to identify improvements. Responsible for change-over time management and continuously seek to identify improvements.
- Development: Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training and assigning progressively challenging tasks. Ensures all personnel has development actions/ plans in place and arranging opportunities for growth. Be proactive in self-development by having a growth mindset towards personal development.
- Operation Excellence (OpEx): Participates in process improvement initiatives.
- Generates and manages non-hazardous and hazardous waste, according with the internal operating procedures and in compliance with local and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in sciences or engineering is strongly preferred.
- Pharmaceutical Industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Packaging experience is preferred.
- Two years of manufacturing or related experience required. Supervisor experience preferred.
- Experience Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other manufacturing systems, such as SAP.
- Experience Regulatory: Working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and cGMPs is required. Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment; good writing skills.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Manufacturing Supervisor
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the supervisory role. An engineering or operations management degree works; a general business degree may trigger an RFE. Check the O*NET profile for Manufacturing Supervisors to confirm the degree requirement language before applying.
Target LCA-active manufacturers in your sector
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Supervisor roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in your industry. Aerospace and semiconductor manufacturers file consistently year over year, making them lower-risk sponsorship targets than first-time filers.
Ask employers about cap-exempt facility eligibility
Some manufacturers operate production facilities affiliated with nonprofit research institutions or government entities, making them cap-exempt. If you're outside the lottery window, ask hiring managers directly whether any of their sites qualify before ruling out an opportunity.
Confirm prevailing wage tier against the job description
Run the posted job description through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. Manufacturing Supervisor roles often straddle Level II and Level III wages depending on direct reports and plant scope. A mismatch between the LCA wage tier and your experience level can delay certification.
Time your application to the October 1 activation date
H-1B petitions filed in April activate October 1. Manufacturers running fiscal-year hiring cycles often backfill supervisor seats in Q3, which aligns poorly with this timeline. Negotiate a delayed start date or a contract bridge arrangement to cover the gap between your offer and your activation date.
Document shift leadership scope for the I-129 petition
Your employer's attorney will need evidence that the role requires a theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Prepare a written summary of your technical decision-making responsibilities, equipment qualification authority, and any cross-functional engineering coordination before the I-129 is drafted.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is structured. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. A supervisor managing process engineers in a semiconductor fab has a strong case; a general floor supervisor at a warehouse may not. The job description must demonstrate that specialized degree-level knowledge drives the daily work, not just managerial experience.
How do I find Manufacturing Supervisor employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate for Manufacturing Supervisor roles filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history. Employers in automotive Tier 1 supply chains, aerospace manufacturers, and electronics contract manufacturers file LCAs for these roles most consistently. Targeting companies with multi-year filing records reduces the risk of sponsoring a first-time petitioner who may not understand the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if the manufacturing plant I work at closes or is sold?
Your H-1B is tied to the petitioning employer, not the physical site. A plant closure or acquisition that eliminates your position terminates your H-1B authorization. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. If the acquiring company assumes the workforce and files an amended H-1B, your status can continue without interruption.
Can my employer file H-1B paperwork before I have full licensing or certifications required for the role?
Yes. USCIS requires that all H-1B conditions be met by the employment start date, not the petition filing date. If a state-specific manufacturing certification or safety credential is required for the role, you have until October 1 to complete it. Your employer's I-129 petition can reflect anticipated compliance as long as the credential is in place before you begin work.
Does it matter which shift or production line I supervise when USCIS reviews the specialty occupation claim?
It can. USCIS officers sometimes argue that supervising a single repetitive production line is a routine oversight role, not a specialty occupation. Roles involving multiple product lines, process engineering interfaces, statistical quality control, or continuous improvement programs strengthen the specialty occupation argument. Your employer's attorney should document technical complexity in the support letter, not just headcount and schedule authority.