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Job Description
More than a job - It's a chance to make a real difference
Working at AbbVie is more than a job. It’s a career with meaning. A chance to make a difference, in the world and in your life. We make sure you have everything you need to reach higher ground in your career. From growing and learning together to fostering a supportive space for you to thrive—at AbbVie and beyond
We are now recruiting Shift Manager to join our diverse Unit Dose Eyecare Manufacturing team in Westport. Flexibility around shifts is essential for these roles as it will include a rotational shift pattern of Days and Nights.
Is this a team you want to be part of? Then read on…
Purpose:
Lead and facilitate the safe operations of the primary container labelling process in the Unit Dose Department in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements. Assuring the long-term effectiveness of the team: delivering high levels of customer service, ensuring quality of product and services, complying with all regulatory requirements, achieving desired financial performance including cost reductions, and building a culture of high performance for the team
Responsibilities:
- Act as key point of technical contact for coding and printing activities
- On the floor Management and execution of equipment, preparation and support processing activities in the Eye Care facility to meet clearly stated operating objectives.
- Team leadership, motivation and direction to maximize the effectiveness of your team, clearly communicating task details and goals to your team members, to allow them to work effectively.
- Daily reporting on the status of all operations and support activities. Communicate the departmental goals, to provide cost effective quality compliant products in a safe, effective manner
- Liaise with program management, supply chain, technical operations quality and engineering groups to ensure effective planning, scheduling and execution of commercial and clinical manufacturing/filling
- Resolve operations/project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.
- Drive operations excellences and Key operations targets including OEE where applicable.
- Provides direct interface as a subject matter expert with QA department to interact with HPRA, FDA, applicable health authority and internal audits.
- Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively · challenging tasks and managing mid-year and annual reviews
Qualifications
- You will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in an engineering or Science related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in batch processing, automation, commissioning and validation in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry
- A working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and current Good Manufacturing Practices as applied to equipment and process steps in area of responsibility is required. familiarity with equipment and facilities validation
- Must be flexible to handle multiple tasks including ability to handle pressure in a professional manner. Effectively work in a team environment. Maintain high level of energy and professionalism on the job. Build effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, cross-functioned groups, and management.
- A minimum of 1 year direct supervisory experience in a team environment is an advantage.
- Intermediate to High computer and MS Office skills
Additional Information
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.
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