Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance, Onsite

Job Opportunity

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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Summary:

Supervises the daily maintenance operations of a manufacturing area ensures that all preventative and corrective activities are accomplished in compliance with cGMP/ISO regulations, as well as meeting production schedule.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Ensures all necessary maintenance resources are available and capable to meet production schedule and established quality standards and goals.
• Supervise the daily activities of employees by providing training, direction, guidance, counseling or disciplinary action when necessary, and, in conjunction with HR, makes decisions regarding personnel actions (hiring, terminations, promotions, etc.)
• Lead maintenance tier 1 meeting; support business unit Tier 2 meeting
• Plan and schedule Preventative Maintenance (PM) with planning and production
• Plan shift priorities (PMs and mechanic assignments per line)
• Drive training and development of supervised shift mechanics
• Provide guidance and escalation for supervised shift mechanics
• Support production supervisors in management of day-to-day issues
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assist in achieving environmental, health, and safety goals by working safely and observing all general plant and department safety policies
• Perform all assigned duties according to departmental SOP's and cGMP's
• Remain current on proper procedures by reviewing current, revised, and new SOP's relating to the job and to the department
• Complete and remain current with all required cGMP and safety training.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Incumbent has full authority to make decisions and/or take action that is required to carry out job duties. Internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, cGMP procedures, general business policies, requirements and objectives. The incumbent must be willing to take temporary assignments as required.

Regulated Responsibilities (including cGMP and EHS)

Incumbent is expected to be fully compliant with all criteria established by governmental agencies, Ministry of Health, and legislative requirements including, but not limited to: the FDA, European Community (EC), ISO 13485 - Medical Devices, European Economic Community Medical Device Directive (MDD), Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), OSHA, Sarbanes-Oxley, EPA, DOT, EEOC, and ADA.

Incumbent will work to ensure that the company is in compliance with all environmental, health and safety requirements and assure our business practices enhance the welfare of our customers, employees and the community in which we operate. The incumbent must be willing to take temporary assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. or B.A. in Business or Technical Field required. However, a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered for substitution for the degree requirement.
• Experience: Supervisory / Leadership: Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of progressive leadership in an automated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required.
• Experience: Regulatory
• Experience working in a GMP regulated environment preferred.
• Experience: Aseptic
• Experience working in an Aseptic Production environment preferred.
• Experience: BT Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others and has excelled at delivering results through leading people or project teams.
• Knowledge and application of fundamental concepts of manufacturing, including CGMP/QSR.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written and presentation skills).
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to work and communicate with others in a professional and effective manner, within a team-oriented environment.
• Basic user knowledge and understanding of Windows based computer systems such as Microsoft Office, with an ability to learn other computer-based systems.
• Ability to work any shift (up to 12-hours) as required dependent on business needs.
• Physically able to continuously stand and walk.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Physically able to bend, climb, lift, squat, stoop, and stretch to reach frequently.

Additional Information

• 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.

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.