ABBVIE Hiring For Operations Shift Supervisor at Sligo, County Sligo Full Time

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At AbbVie, we offer you the resources and a global reach to empower your innovative mindset. From day one, we’ve known it takes teamwork and collaboration to develop the scientific breakthroughs, innovative pipelines, and therapies that change millions of patients’ lives around the world. In short, we know it takes “you” to make those ground-breaking advancements happen. We take pride in serving and supporting our communities and protecting the environment, making a lasting impact that’s felt within healthcare and beyond.

We will soon be recruiting for an experienced Operations Shift Supervisor to join the team in our Manorhamilton Road site in Sligo. As part of your new role, you will lead and facilitate the safe operations of the Drug Product manufacturing team in a pharmaceutical processing facility in line with all safety, regulatory and organisational requirements.

Does this sound interesting to you? Here’s a snapshot of what your day to day could look like:

Supervision and execution of pharmaceutical processing activities in the DP building and support locations, to meet clearly stated operating objectives. Daily reporting on the status of all operations and support activities.

Team leadership, motivation and direction to maximise the effectiveness of their manufacturing team. The Shift Supervisor must clearly communicate task details and goals to their team members, to allow the pharmaceutical technicians to work effectively.

Resource planning to ensure the required personnel are available to run manufacturing operations safely and efficiently.

Planning and co-ordinate of training requirements within the team and training of new team members.

Measurement, reporting and ownership of key departmental performance metrics, such as yield, rate, usage, attendance, overtime, etc.

Responsible for verification and update of manufacturing control system transactions accurately and in a timely fashion.

Responsible for manufacturing compliance with all safety, environmental and quality related SOP’s.

Work closely with the other shift supervisor to ensure interdepartmental activities are planned and executed safely.

Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks and managing mid year and annual reviews.

Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.

Assist in the identification, implementation and execution of key Drug Product and Site Strategies.

Education and Experience:
A diploma in a relevant science/engineering discipline and/or suitable experience.

3 years experience of batch processing operations in an FDA/ HPRA regulated industry with detailed knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry.

3 years experience of operating in a highly automated environment.

3 years suitable direct supervisory experience or training.

Previous experience of supervising a team environment with active participation in proactive improvement programs.

So, does this sound like the next opportunity for you? Register your interest for the upcoming role today!

It’s important to remember, AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment.

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.