Packaging Operator VI (M-F) 6:30am to 2:30pm

AbbVie, Inc • Cincinnati, OH

47d

About The Position

The Production Technician III executes throughout the Drug Product and Packing manufacturing processes in formulation, encapsulation, primary and secondary packaging without supervision. Displays a high-level aptitude for mechanical troubleshooting. He or she will be responsible for creating a quality-focused environment by motivating/influencing and training others while driving for excellence. Displays AbbVie behaviors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years cGMP manufacturing experience operating automatic, manual, or semi-automated equipment in production processes in accordance with operating procedures is strongly preferred.
• Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude in manufacturing and packaging
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications required.
• A demonstrated focus and understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate issues to appropriate operations, engineering and mechanical teams required.
• Proficient understanding of HMI controls, vision inspection systems, and product serialization systems in order to troubleshoot and resolve inefficiencies in a timely manner. Evaluate data and understand trends and alarms.
• Proficient with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO
• Knowledge in mechanical equipment, including pumps, piping, manifolds and valves.
• Requires standing up to 8-12hs per day and lifting up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

• Proven success in all tasks and skills as defined in the Production Technician II role (P7019H), including but not limited to servicing and operating automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment across multiple value streams independently.
• Maintains department's assets to ensure the site is in a state of production readiness/Executes operations-based work orders and initiates work orders for repairs/improvements to Computerize Maintenance Management System (Maximo)
• Intermediate level Antares and work vision systems to increase efficiency and decrease production downtime.
• Participates in root cause analysis, '5 Whys' method, and initial investigations.
• Drive a safety culture through active participation in the site safety committee. Adhere to Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures and guidelines, and facilitate a proactive safety culture.
• Service and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment, or equivalent, to complete assigned tasks autonomously.
• Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting. Fully capable in troubleshooting and resolving equipment and process related setup and operation issues. Ability to escalate and communicate to Engineering & Maintenance appropriately if further troubleshooting and repairs are required. Partners with Maintenance and Engineering by identifying equipment and process related improvements and assisting/owning implementation.
• Serves as Operations representative and participant for qualification of new equipment installations, technology, and projects by attending and executing Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs). Supports New Product Implementation (NPIs) as needed.
• Required to interface with Maintenance, Materials Management, Quality, Tech Center, and Engineering on any improvements or process changes. Key leader in procedure updates, CPR updates and testing POMs updates.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees