Group Lead

Abbott Laboratories•Scarborough, ME

About The Position

The Group Lead assists in coordinating production activities in assigned work areas to ensure product is continuously processed according to build schedules. The role coordinates work-instruction communication to personnel in designated areas in line with supervisory objectives and helps ensure quality and production goals are met. The Group Lead supports manufacturing operations through audits, training, production and inventory tracking, inspection of rejected components, and assistance with priority work. The role also supports equipment and process problem resolution, preventive maintenance and calibration tracking, 5S audits, employee needs, and company quality, environmental, and regulatory initiatives. The position is based in Scarborough, Maine, is listed for a 12-month duration, and pays $29.00–$29.50 per hour. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule: 5 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and alternate Mondays.

Responsibilities

Perform regular process and quality performance audits of personnel, tooling, and equipment in assigned areas.
Advise the supervisor or other appropriate contacts when equipment fails.
Accumulate information on work-in-process inventory status and daily output quantities for assigned areas.
Assist in providing direct training to area operators as required.
Provide feedback on defects and retraining support as necessary.
Assist in expediting priority products and tasks in assigned areas.
Inspect rejected components and determine their disposition according to required documentation, as directed.
Perform direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules, as directed or necessary.
Remain current on relevant developments, regulatory requirements, company products, markets, objectives, and industry trends.
Coordinate purchase requests for equipment and services.
Resolve or facilitate resolution of problems, identify causes, and help prevent recurrence.
Conduct daily meetings with manufacturing operators to improve communication and support continuous improvement.
Ensure preventive maintenance and calibration stickers are up to date.
Perform 5S audits and participate in weekly meetings with other area value stream Group Leads.
Support BBSP Observation activities.
Help with employee needs, including training and Employee Self Service needs.
Support company initiatives and requirements related to Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and other regulations.
Comply with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees at all levels, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned on occasion.