Manufacturing Supervisor, Chemistry

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Manufacturing Supervisor, Chemistry

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

The position of Manufacturing Supervisor, Chemistry is within our Toxicology Business Unit in Pomona, California. Under minimal supervision this leadership position is directly responsible for overseeing and managing daily chemistry or quality control production 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for the day-to-day direction of Production Chemists and Laboratory Technicians

• Generate Production schedules

• Meeting production schedules, overall staff development, supporting product transfers and validations, implementing training and meeting dept budgets

• Generating any necessary variances, NCMRs, data extensions, rework forms, scrap forms etc.

• Ensuring that the manufacturing area is compliant with all required FDA, ISO and other applicable regulatory agency standards and documentation

• Responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing area is compliant with the requirements associated with EHS, HR, Facilities, Housekeeping, etc.

• Monitor product performance during the production or testing run; direct production personnel and daily activities to achieve production goals

• Establish and maintain department metrics

• Train employees 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

• 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

• 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 providing on-going training and guidance to staff

• Responsible for the ongoing FDA/ISO compliant, cost-effective manufacture of specific products or sub-products

• Review manufacturing records for accuracy and completeness in accordance with GMP.

• May be responsible for fulfillment of daily/weekly production schedules

• Ensure that the production or test processes are set-up and operating in accordance with established procedures

• Ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of inter- and intra- department communications.

• Support new product transfer and validation and implementation of process improvements

• Manages performance of staff towards department and Company goals, including feedback on performance, appraisals, recommendations for merit increases or necessary disciplinary actions, communication to employees on performance, etc.

• 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

• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication

• Initiative

• Leadership

• Attention to detail

• Work in a team environment

• Driven for results

Required Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biology or related field or equivalent experience

• 3-5 years manufacturing, chemistry, quality assurance experience with at least 3 years as a Lead or supervisor in laboratory environment

• Knowledgeable of federal and other regulations, e.g. QSR's, ISO, ISO 13485, CMDR.

• Works with semi-automated equipment.

• Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Office and software systems used in manufacturing including time and attendance systems.

• Ability to perform laboratory operations with a high degree of skill, efficiency and professionalism.

• Basic understand of manufacturing systems (documentation, compliance, inventory control, production scheduling/controls, etc.).

• Solid understanding of the product and manufacturing processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Prior experience with electronic inventory databases

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The base pay for this position is
$86,700.00 - $173,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics

LOCATION:
United States > Pomona : 829 Towne Center Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT 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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment

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