Job Description We are currently sourcing an experienced Shift Supervisor to join our Eyecare Packaging team in AbbVie Westport on an initial 12 Month Fixed Term contract.
This is a shift based role, you will be required to work 12-hour shifts between days and nights on a Bi- Weekly rotation.
Purpose:Lead and facilitate the safe operations of the packaging process in the Unit Dose Department in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements.
Assuring the long-term effectiveness of the team: delivering high levels of customer service, ensuring quality of product and services, complying with all regulatory requirements, achieving desired financial performance including cost reductions, and building a culture of high performance for the team Responsibilities: · Act as key point of technical contact for packaging activities · On the floor Management and execution of equipment, preparation and support processing activities in the Eye Care facility to meet clearly stated operating objectives.
· Team leadership, motivation and direction to maximize the effectiveness of your team, clearly communicating task details and goals to your team members, to allow them to work effectively.
· Daily reporting on the status of all operations and support activities.
Communicate the departmental goals, to provide cost effective quality compliant products in a safe, effective manner · Liaise with program management, supply chain, technical operations quality and engineering groups to ensure effective planning, scheduling and execution of commercial and clinical manufacturing/filling · Resolve operations/project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.
· Drive operations excellence and Key operations targets including OEE where applicable.
· Provides direct interface as a subject matter expert with QA department to interact with HPRA, FDA, applicable health authority and internal audits.
· Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively · challenging tasks and managing mid-year and annual reviews Qualifications · You will have a 3rd level qualification in engineering or Science · Lean 6 green belt advantageous · Minimum of 5 years' experience in batch processing, automation, commissioning and validation in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry · A working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and current Good Manufacturing Practices as applied to equipment and process steps in area of responsibility is required.
familiarity with equipment and facilities validation · Must be flexible to handle multiple tasks including ability to handle pressure in a professional manner.
Effectively work in a team environment.
Maintain high level of energy and professionalism on the job.
Build effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, cross-functioned groups, and management.
· A minimum of 1 year direct supervisory experience in a team environment · Intermediate to High computer and MS Office skills Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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