Director, Third Party Manufacturing (Packaging of Finished Goods)
AbbVie•North Chicago, IL
•$160,500 - $305,000
About The Position
Manage a team of Manufacturing Professionals assigned to Third Party Manufacture (TPM) contracts for packaging finished goods. Ensure high-quality products are manufactured in compliance with local and international regulations and are released and delivered according to established forecasts, schedules, and planned costs. Lead TPM account management, financial planning, quality and regulatory coordination, performance improvement, and staff development across the manufacturing agreements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
- 15 or more years of experience, including individual-contributor work building technical expertise and demonstrated project management skills.
- Progressively increased responsibility and performance as a supervisor, department manager, and leader of diverse Operations teams, including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
- Business acumen combined with functional leadership experience to ensure effectiveness and high performance in a complex operation.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced technical degree (Master’s or Doctorate) strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead AbbVie TPM Account Managers in negotiating Manufacturing Service Agreements and amendments, ensuring compliance with agreement terms, and establishing effective planning and material procurement strategies.
- Ensure global logistics support all phases of manufacturing agreements and align with Purchasing and Supplier Quality expectations.
- Ensure timely communication with TPMs about product forecasts, manufacturing schedules, and delivery schedules.
- Lead development of the Financial Operating Plan, updates, long-range plans, and standard processes, and ensure financial goals are met.
- Monitor manufacturing performance, apply appropriate performance metrics, and ensure work processes and standards deliver products according to AbbVie quality expectations.
- Coordinate with AbbVie functional partners to ensure TPMs maintain required quality systems and documentation for regulatory compliance; follow up on inspection responses and commitments.
- Coordinate annual quality management reviews and periodic TPM audits with Quality Assurance; ensure deviations are properly investigated and product disposition decisions are timely.
- Lead performance improvement culture and programs across TPMs, guiding Account Managers to identify and act on opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coach managers, establish clear expectations for employees regarding responsibilities, goals, and behaviors, and champion AbbVie performance and talent management practices.
- Coordinate routine management reviews and communicate TPM performance, issues, actions, and ongoing improvements to internal and TPM stakeholders.
- Represent Manufacturing with internal Brand Teams on matters related to TPM manufacturing processes.
- Develop and manage staff through hiring, performance management, talent development, and setting clear expectations.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
