Manufacturing Lead

Abbott Laboratories • New Brighton, MN

1d • $18 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed