Manufacturing Lead

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.

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.

• 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 high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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

Working under minimal supervision, supports the assigned area production supervisor in ensuring the continuous flow of high-quality production through assigned work-cells in accordance with manufacturing obligations. Assists in ensuring that high levels of productivity and product quality are consistently maintained and helps coordinate efforts towards their continuous improvement. Takes initiative to improve work product and processes. May be accountable for reviewing work of less experienced employees for quality and content. Adapts existing work methods to different situations. Can resolve unusual, nonstandard problems; refers only significant deviations from approved policy/practice to supervisor or more senior level personnel for resolution.

What You’ll Work On

• Assists in coordinating production activity in assigned work areas, ensuring that product is continuously processed in accordance with build schedules.

• Coordinates communication of work instructions to personnel in designated areas in accordance with supervisory objectives.

• Performs regular process and quality performance audits of personnel, tooling and equipment in assigned areas.

• Advises supervisor or other appropriate contacts in the event of equipment failure.

• Accumulates information for assigned areas regarding work in process inventory status and daily output quantities.

• Assists in providing direct training to area operators as required. Provides feedback on defects encountered and provides re-training support as necessary.

• Accumulates and organizes data to support area continuous improvement plans, as directed.

• Provides assistance in expediting priority product and tasks in assigned areas.

• Performs inspection and determines disposition of rejected components per required documentation, as directed.

• May perform direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules, as directed or as necessary.

• May provide managerial support in the absence of the area production supervisor.

• Remains current on developments in field(s) of expertise, applicable regulatory requirements, and a general knowledge of the company’s products, markets, and objectives as well as industry trends.

• Coordinates purchase requests for equipment and services.

• Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma / GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Associates degree or lab experience highly preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an air-conditioned clean room manufacturing environment is also required.

• Complete knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job; requires a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the function, company products, policies and programs plus a mastery of the appropriate skill sets as confirmed by cognizant Engineering and/or Production/Quality Assurance supervisory personnel.

• Work cooperatively and productively with others.

• Demonstrated organizational skills, attentiveness to detail and the ability to work under minimal supervision is required.

• Must be adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner while meeting assigned deadlines.

• Must also have demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and basic math skills.

• The comprehensive ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech, demonstrated comprehension skills, and demonstrated competence in English spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory.

• The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential.

• Must be able to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information.

• Demonstrated proficiency in operating a personal computer; the ability to pass a 10 key assessment examination.

• Must be proficient in using various PC-based software packages including word processing/spreadsheet software.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Occasional scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $17.85 – $35.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]