Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor

Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor

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• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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 bachelors degree.

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• 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 lifes critical health decisions. We help people live full and
healthy lives through our accessible molecular-based solutions.

The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the oligonucleotide and bulk production manufacturing team within Abbotts AMD Molecular Business Unit in Des Plaines Illinois. This role provides direct leadership to technical manufacturing personnel while ensuring the safe efficient and compliant execution of production activities that support business objectives customer requirements and operational performance goals.

The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor partners closely with Technical Support Engineering Quality Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing capabilities optimize production processes and ensure uninterrupted execution of manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety quality accountability and continuous improvement across the production organization.

In addition to overseeing day-to-day manufacturing activities the Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor is responsible for identifying developing and implementing process excellence initiatives that improve productivity quality efficiency and overall operational performance. The role supports problem-solving efforts drives corrective and preventive actions and promotes best practices that enable sustainable manufacturing excellence.

The Oligo and Bulk Production Supervisor regularly monitors operational metrics evaluates team performance and communicates accomplishments productivity results and key business updates to functional and organizational leadership. Through effective leadership employee development and operational oversight this position contributes to the successful execution of manufacturing objectives and the continued growth of Abbotts Molecular Business.

What Youll 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.

Competencies

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Business Administration Engineering or
• related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in the manufacturing operations industry.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business
• environment.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational planning and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.

PREFERRED

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing operations with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principles is preferred.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.

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