Director, API Manufacturing

Provide leadership and direction for the API manufacturing operation of a large site delivering multiple products technically complex products and in support of new product introductions readiness for launch. Direct a staff of Has 4 direct reports and will have approximately 70-80 indirect reports including exempt and non-exempt FTEs leading multi-shift multi-department areas to meet production quality safety and financial demands of the operation. Manage all plant manufacturing activities and key performance metrics. Lead financial controls and cost management for teams in the site/unit. Lead personnel scheduling and development within a culture of high performance. Drive adherence to policies/procedures in operations across quality materials management engineering and EH&S; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure these practices drive optimal patient outcomes. Assure effectiveness and compliance of the manufacturing site while delivering high levels of customer service and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Create operational and financial goals budgets and objectives for the assigned manufacturing area. Manage budget of typically $60MM or more ensure performance levels to maximize operations.
• Drive and lead the assigned manufacturing area to meet the site business strategies; accountable for operating expenses payroll and capital expenditures for manufacturing area projects and programs.
• Guide development and implementation of business strategies to achieve budget expectations as well as drive cost reduction efforts; implement actions to adapt and transform the organization in order to meet changing business needs.
• Apply a high level of scientific analysis and decision-making to influence the design and ongoing optimization of manufacturing processes. Provide leadership to teams when troubleshooting manufacturing issues; consults and advises cross-functional teams to ensure processes and approaches result in efficient high quality products.
• Ensure staff members are provided training and coaching to build technical knowledge and capability.
• Responsible for synthesizing action plans timelines and budgets for project and product goals and adjusting these plans accordingly to effectively respond to changing demands of the business.
• Develop and manage staff through hiring managing performance developing talent and providing clear expectations.
• Ensure all labor and equipment performance measures are met. Responsible for completing established goals prioritizing project work and controlling and coordinating all activities and improvement efforts across manufacturing areas.
• Manage the employee relations climate to ensure that our AbbVie Way is realized and an environment exists where all employees have the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential.
• Coach managers in the organization and establish clear expectations with them and all employees regarding responsibilities goals and behaviors and champion and model exceptional AbbVie performance and talent management practices.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree required in a technical field: advanced technical degree (Masters or Doctorate Degree) strongly preferred
• 12 years experience including: work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proved project management skills.  Progressively increased responsibility and performance as supervisor department manager and leader of diverse teams in Operations (Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain Engineering etc.)
• Business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience is required to ensure effectiveness and high performance in a complex operation

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Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• 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. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

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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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time