Job Description

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions.

Position: Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor
Location: AMD-Molecular Business Unit, Des Plaines, Illinois

Role Overview:
The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor will lead the day-to-day activities of the oligonucleotide and bulk technical manufacturing technicians. This role involves working cross-functionally with Technical Support to enhance manufacturing capabilities, developing and implementing production process excellence activities, and identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities. The supervisor will report on team accomplishments, achievements, and productivity to functional and organizational management.

What You’ll Work On:

• Ensure compliance with Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Supervise the daily operations of the oligonucleotide and bulk technical manufacturing technicians to meet organizational objectives.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams with Technical Support to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify and address training needs.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System.
• Understand and comply with EHS policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs.
• Ensure the execution of the production plan to support business requirements.
• Promote communication and teamwork across shifts and crews.
• Manage all people-related activities, including administrative tasks, performance management, workflow, and assignments.
• Work under the general direction of the department manager.
• Assign work within the group, resolve issues, and manage people-related processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and make timely, effective decisions related to business and personnel issues within the scope of responsibility.

Accountabilities:

• Positively impact short-term, mid-range, and long-term organizational goals.
• Demonstrate continual improvement in technical and personnel matters.
• Create an environment that supports cross-functional team effectiveness.
• Supervise and support the development of assigned staff.