Production Cleaning Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Marshall
Posted on: August 2, 2022

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE Responsible for the overall results for a single shift of a 7-day, multi-shift quality operation. Coordinate activities for the shift team to ensure delivery of all key performance metrics, including those in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Quality, Finance, Productivity and People. Lead efforts required to deliver quality and compliance performance for the shift. Initiate, manage, and make decisions which impact product quality. Manage budget accountability for headcount, overtime (OT), and direct expenses for a shift and/or line. Track, trend and continuously improve budgetary performance for headcount, OT, direct expenses, lab efficiencies, scrap, and Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs). Drive efficiencies and Master Schedule Performance (MSP) objectives; understand drivers and develop and execute plans around improvement of function performance and quality metrics. Understand all key performance indicators; develop, drive and lead the execution of plans through utilization and involvement of team and support resources. Drive a culture of engagement through the team and department. Directly supervise team and participate in staffing activities. Develop all line personnel; secure appropriate training, provide mentoring and assign progressively challenging responsibilities within the scope of the team and department accountabilities. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES--- Model behaviors that support a continuously improving EHS culture by engaging with employees and other key stakeholders to ensure all EHS requirements are met, inclusive of internal and external regulatory objectives and direction. Coach and direct individuals to deliver EHS performance for themselves, their team and department.--- Prepare for and actively participate in internal and external EHS audits and incident/accident investigation and reporting, and the timely implementation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).--- Model behaviors that ensure delivery of high-quality products for our customers while maintaining compliance with Abbott, division, and plant policies and procedures; meet all local and statutory requirements, and adhere to the regulatory requirements of countries to which products are shipped.--- Prepare for and actively participate in internal and external Quality audits and incident investigation and reporting, and the timely implementation of CAPAs.--- Lead the operation of the Sanitation team. Ensures sanitation methods and procedures are appropriately followed and CAPA activities are followed through to completion.--- Provide direction and technical expertise to sanitation personnel, and to the plant as needed.--- Provide leadership during problem-solving situations related to sanitation issues.--- Manage budget accountability for headcount, OT, and direct expenses for a shift and/or line. Track, trend and continuously improve budgetary performance for headcount, OT, direct expenses, waste and CIPs.--- Understand financial statements, key performance measures, and provide input for all line budgetary decisions. Develop the skills necessary to manage financial budgetary line items involving headcount, OT, and scrap reduction. Share in the preparation of the annual budget and updates.--- Promote and drive CIPs; utilize common problem-solving tools and methodologies in processes and procedures within the shift/operating line/department for root cause analysis and resolution of issues.--- Actively plan and organize the day-to-day operations and schedules.--- Anticipate and drive proper alignment and prioritization between teams, division functions and the plant.--- Model organizational values; provide effective leadership, direction, development and support to the team.--- Ensure team members are trained and understand duties, responsibilities, and performance relative to established expectations.--- Provide timely coaching, counseling and feedback.--- Develop all line personnel; secure appropriate training, provide mentoring and assign progressively challenging responsibilities within the scope of the team and department accountabilities.--- Draft own goals and lead the development of team goals and growth planning. Create a learning environment and support individuals learning and development plans.--- Execute on-time performance reviews for direct reports.--- Establish a communications framework that ensures timely and relevant transfer of information across all levels and functional areas of the organization.--- Ensure compliance with all HR practices, policies and procedures.Effectively use rewards and recognition programs.Champion positive employee relations; maintain a high-profile presence on the floor, directly engage with employees, model regular and open communications, and encourage knowledge sharing and the open exchange of ideas. QualificationBachelors Degree in Science, Food Technology, Technical (preferred) High School Diploma/GED and 2 years in a similar role in a regulated industry. Experience Minimum 2 yearsExperience in regulated manufacturing environment.Preferred:Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.Experience working in a manufacturing work environment with emphasis on infant formula manufacturing experience.SubstantialComputer skills (MS Office).Good oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated problem-solving skills.Time management skills; priority management skills.Green Belt/Lean Six Sigma tools.Experience in a high-volume manufacturing support laboratory.Demonstrated leadership skills.Project planning tools and experience using them.Plant financial understanding.Experience working with and implementing CIPs.

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