About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Welcome to AbbVie!

 

We are now recruiting a Manufacturing Team Leader, to join our diverse Biologics team in Westport. The Manufacturing Team Leader is responsible for the strategy, planning, and performance of all aspects of planning, operations, packaging, personnel within the Manufacturing Department to ensure that cost, compliance – FDA, HPRA, EPA, Safety, and customer requirements are met. The role will also provide support to the Production Manager in achieving the overall business goals and objectives for the Westport site.

 

 

So, what do you need to do this role?

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will develop and follow the Leader’s Standard Work, and ensure senior technicians do the same.
• You will maintain strong relationships by organizing and leading, as appropriate, cross-functional and departmental plans and programmes to improve the overall efficiencies and effectiveness of the manufacturing department.
• We believe in collaboration so in this role you will ensure systems are in place to coach and develop Senior Technicians to support the Company’s succession planning.
• You will provide leadership at the tiered OPEX meetings to ensure focus and traction is maintained on the key objectives.

• Working directly with the team members, you will hold 1-1 performance meetings according to company policy.
• As part of this diverse and inclusive team you will represent the company at client and regulatory facing meetings and audits.
• You will demonstrate leadership, and motivate the employees through effective communication and by provide direction to Senior Technicians and support personnel.
• Fostering an environment of continuous improvement, you will encourage and reward improvement ideas and results via formal and informal mechanisms.
• In this role you will ensure all activities of the Manufacturing Department are performed in accordance with    compliance requirements, GMP, OPEX standards and relevant SOPs and policies through Process Confirmation where appropriate.
• Lead organizational RCPS and support technical and other RCPS sessions, this includes ownership of all operational Root Cause Problem Solving.
• As Manufacturing Manager, you will develop the Manufacturing Department to a level where all members are working towards common goals as set out by the Manufacturing Associate Director and Senior Operations Manager.
• Maintaining capacity in line with business needs in compliance with headcount budget. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a pharmaceutical science/ engineering / operations discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Pharma/Medical Devices/Food Operations Supervision
• Clear understanding of working within a regulated environment

 

Essential Skills, Experience, and Competencies (includes Licenses, Credentials)

• Proven track record in managing people.
• Proven track record in operations management. 

 

So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then come join Abbvie!

 

AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment.

 

Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Travel
No
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.