Supervisor Engineering

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.

Our location in Temecula, CA currently has an opportunity for a Supervisor Engineering.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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Manage manufacturing activities in an FDA regulated environment in order to meet production schedules, quality standards and cost objectives.  

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Execute manufacturing schedules according to needs determined by the Planning department.  

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Provide input to budgets.  

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Participate in selection of personnel, conducts performance reviews and writes development plans for non-exempt staff. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

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Responsible for directing the people conducting manufacturing operations which result in the production of  high quality products.  

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Works to ensure that customer expectations for product availability are achieved.  

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Develop annual  resource requirements including financial, personnel and capital requirements.  

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Responsible to recruit, train and develop the personnel.  

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Guide the staff in the annual performance assessment process, which includes conducting feedback sessions and establishing goals.  

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Provide the operational guidance necessary to promote excellence in the areas of manufacturing and process development.  

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Provide technical expertise to the manufacturing group when addressing technical issues.

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Serve on one or more multi-disciplinary (R&D, QA, Clinical and Commercial) project teams in support of new product development efforts to ensure activities are  transferred to operations smoothly and in a manner that assures a timely market introduction.

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Participate in various product and process improvement activities to ensure products meet customer expectations.  

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Participate in product, process and complaint related investigations to identify root causes of problems and then implements effective solutions.  

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Ensure all such activities comply with CAPA system requirements.

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Have a prior record of achievement in areas relating to product availability, process improvement, or product quality. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

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Bachelors Degree in the life or physical sciences, Engineering or Business.  

Typically 5 - 7 plus years experience in manufacturing related disciplines with companies engaged in the manufacture of FDA regulated products, including 2 years experience demonstrating leadership skills required to supervise processes and staff.  

Preferred

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Advanced degree and experience with molecular biology 

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Some previous exposure to resource planning, budgeting, employee development, materials management and inventory control.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

·  A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only)
·  Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only)
·  Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
·  Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
·  Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
·  Paid time off
·  401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
·  The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

        

LOCATION:

United States > Temecula : Building B - TB Floor-1

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf