• Job Description

  Req#: 31073952
  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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
  JOB DESCRIPTION:
  Working at Abbott
  At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .
  • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
  The Opportunity
  The position of Manufacturing Supervisor is within our Cardiometabolic Business Unit located in San Diego, California. This management position is directly responsible for overseeing and managing daily production shift operations in support of manufacturing goals and company objectives. Position is responsible for assuring product is being manufactured efficiently, cost effectively, and according to production schedule. Position is responsible for following and assuring team compliance to all GMP’s, safety, manufacturing, and quality system procedures directly related to the manufacturing process and filling out the required supporting documentation associated with the products produced. This position is responsible for the day to day direction of manufacturing operations.
  What You'll Do
  • Responsible for the daily activities associated with scheduling, output, reporting, training, inventory control, documentation completion / review, etc.
  • Responsible for supervising set-up operations for assembly, packaging and prep operations in compliance with approved documentation and QSR.
  • Monitor product performance during the production run; direct production personnel and daily activities to achieve production goals.
  • Required to spend at least 50% of time on the manufacturing floor overseeing production areas.
  • Ensure that production line set-up/clean-up is being completed within the specified timelines and according to approved procedures.
  • Establish and maintain department metrics.
  • Effectively train employees and access understanding according to established procedures; maintain attendance and training records.
  • Work closely with temporary placement agencies to ensure that all training is completed and documented in a timely manner.
  • Initiate disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Document and prepare performance evaluations.
  • Manage department expenses to achieve budget goals.
  • Ensure that approved materials are always available to support production goals and timelines. Will require close interaction with QA, Distribution, Planning, Purchasing, and other internal departments.
  • Responsible for reconciling materials staged for and used during production runs.
  • Ensure proper segregation of released versus unreleased materials (physically and in company planning and materials management system).
  • Completion of daily cycle count program, oversee counting activities, and prepare reports for management review.
  • Develop and initiate policies and/or procedures for continual metric improvement.
  • Assist when needed in both external and internal inventory audits.
  • Responsible for assessing and providing on-going training and guidance for other manufacturing technicians.
  • Responsible for Lean Initiatives and employee training, e.g. Kaizen event leader, 5S, Gemba, Value streaming, etc.
  • Responsible for the ongoing FDA/ISO compliant, cost-effective manufacture of specific products or sup-products.
  • Review manufacturing records for accuracy and completeness in accordance with GMP. Partner with peers to identify and implement documents improvements for improved metric performance.
  • Responsible for fulfillment of daily/weekly production schedules.
  • Ensure that the manufacturing processes are set-up and operating in accordance with established procedures.
  • Perform quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Completion and accuracy of documentation associated with the manufacturing runs.
  • Responsible for recognizing product and/or equipment problems that arise during the manufacturing process.
  • Responsible for record keeping.
  • Support new equipment installation and validation.
  • May work with hazardous materials.
  • Perform tasks to support troubleshooting of product quality.
  • Typically involved with the validation of new products, processes or equipment.
  • Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
  • Responsible for generating any necessary variances, NCMRs, data extensions, rework forms, scrap forms etc.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing area is compliant with the requirements associated with EHS, HR, Facilities, Housekeeping, etc.
  • Ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of inter- and intra- department communications.
  • Support new product transfer and validation and implementation of process improvements.
  • Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Abbott's Quality Management System per ISO, FDA and other regulatory agencies.
  • Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities.
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships.
  • Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
  • Position requires a minimum of 40 hours onsite and may demand additional hours to achieve all the responsibilities required.
  • Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business.
  Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in the biotechnology industry.
  • Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a management position overseeing supervisors and staff.
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using computers, specifically MS Office (MS Word/Excel)
  • Basic Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge.
  • Able to understand and adhere to manufacturing documentation.
  • Able to accurately complete manufacturing documentation.
  • Position requires ability to jointly develop, implement, evaluate, and/or modify on going “best practices” to assure overall operational effectiveness.
  The base pay for this position is
  $83,600.00 – $167,200.00
  In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
  JOB FAMILY:
  Manufacturing
  DIVISION:
  CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics
  LOCATION:
  United States > San Diego : 5995 Pacific Center Blvd
  ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
  WORK SHIFT:
  Standard
  TRAVEL:
  Yes, 5 % of the Time
  MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
  Not Applicable
  SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
  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), Work in noisy environment
  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.pdf
  EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

• About the company

  Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States.

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