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Production Specialist l (M-F) 2:30pm to 11:00pm.

AbbVie
6 months ago
On-site
North Chicago, IL
Operations
Production Specialist I

Responsibilities:
- Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and guidelines; facilitate a proactive safety culture; use AbbVie-approved tools to minimize extraneous matter in packaging.
- Perform housekeeping cleans on finishing lines; complete line clearances for lot and list changes; perform blowing of the finishing line/equipment on 1–2 value stream(s).
- Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging area within 1–2 value stream(s).
- Service and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product on value stream(s) with minimal supervision.
- Perform quality-impactful tasks throughout the production run, including challenges, parameters, pulling samples, in-process checks, and bulk/commodity accountability.
- Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor.
- Escalate higher level safety, quality, technical, and operating issues in a timely manner.
- Communicate and drive improvement opportunities through cross-functional teams; work closely with the production schedule and understand line priorities with minimal/limited supervision.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and perform minor adjustments to improve equipment efficiencies.

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude preferred; technical certificate or degree preferred.
- Demonstrated focus on maintaining high quality and ensuring compliance to site policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering and mechanical teams required.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs/applications required.
- Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO preferred.
- Knowledge of related cGMP requirements and procedures preferred.
- Ability to stand up to 8–12 hours/day and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Work 40–48 hours/week and may work up to 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.

Benefits (as stated):
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) (eligible employees)
- Short-term incentive program eligibility