Production Specialist l (Sunday - Thursday) 10:30pm to 7:00am.

Role Summary

Production Specialist I (Sunday–Thursday, 10:30 pm–7:00 am) in a high performing, fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation focused on safety and quality. Responsible for supporting setup, changeover and packaging of pharmaceutical products, and for fostering a team environment on the finishing line while driving for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and guidelines, and facilitate a proactive safety culture. Use Abbvie approved tools for the job to minimize the introduction of extraneous matter into the packaging process.
• Perform all housekeeping cleans on the finishing lines. Able to complete line clearances for lot and list changes and 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).
• Servicing and operating automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product on value stream(s) with the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Perform Quality impactful tasks throughout the production run, including but not limited to 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 to the appropriate groups.
• Communicate and drive improvement opportunities through cross functional teams. Works closely with the production schedule and understands line priorities while working with minimal/limited supervision.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment related issues and performs 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 and understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering and mechanical team required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications required.
• Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO preferred.
• Knowledge of related cGMP requirements and procedures is preferred.
• Requires standing up to 8-12 hours per day and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Work 40 to 48 hours per week and may work as many as 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required; Technical certificate or degree preferred.

Skills

• Technical troubleshooting aptitude
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs
• Familiarity with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO (preferred)
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and procedures (preferred)
• Strong communication skills to report issues to engineering and mechanical teams
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Commitment to safety and quality in all tasks

Additional Requirements

• Physical demands: standing 8-12 hours per day; lifting up to 25 pounds.