Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

Position: Supervisor, Production
Location: Scarborough, Maine

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Role Overview:

The Supervisor Production will manage all aspects of multiple functional areas within the ARDx Biologics Production unit. This position is responsible for the performance of all functional areas and staff, ensuring alignment with organizational expectations and consistently producing high-quality finished goods for other Abbott business units/divisions, which are subsequently used in downstream Abbott manufacturing of IVD products.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

• Analyze work orders to estimate worker hours and create schedules that meet both internal and external production needs, such as the planning production build plan.
• Compute amounts of stock and supplies required for operations based on production schedules, and requisition materials from storage areas.
• Approve work and give area clearances. Create SOPs, batch records, etc.
• Interpret SOPs, specifications, templates, and job orders to workers, and assign duties.
• Plan the flow of materials through the department and develop the physical layout of processes.
• Interface with other departments to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Direct workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products that fail to meet standards.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Assist in developing capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise employees in the Production Department, nights or days. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and Experience You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement processes.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing planning and documentation systems.
• Experience in a federally regulated environment preferred; knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards preferred.
• Ability or aptitude to work on problems that are complex in scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing priorities.

What We Offer:

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: Abbott Benefits

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The base pay for this position is

$57,300.00 – $114,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

United States > Scarborough : 10 Southgate Rd

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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