Receipt Inspection Team Lead
The Opportunity
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
The position of Receipt Inspection Lead is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you will be responsible for all Receipt Inspection processes and managing part specifications to ensure alignment of current manufacturing processes with a focus on improving efficiency through material and process improvements.Also, accountable for nonconforming material reporting, continuous improvement in cost reduction projects and procedure revisions
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees all daily Receipt Inspection activities and employees, reporting to Supplier Chain manager as necessary.
- Ensures employees working in Receipt Inspection are following cGMP’s and all current procedures and processes.
- Analyzes all current raw material specifications to ensure the specifications are appropriate to support manufacturing process requirements. Materials may include chemicals, biological, printed material and plastics.
- Organizes and supports cross-functional actions and processes involved with material specification updates, features and limits, non-conforming raw materials in quarantine locations.
- Supports Supplier Process Engineers in updating purchased material specification documents and inspection documents in the document control system and assist in the management of the Approved Parts List.
- Collects and reports data involving nonconforming material rejected by production processes and takes cross-functional action when necessary to reduce rates.
- Assist Supplier Process Engineers in continuous improvement and other cost reduction projects.
- Inspects incoming material as needed.
- May directly supervise employees in the Receipt Inspection department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to; interviewing, training associates, planning, assigning and directing work to meet operational commitments. Provides input in performance appraisals, disciplining and recognition of associates performance; addressing complaints/concerns and resolving issues/concerns
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:
- Associates Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, or other related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5-years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 3-years’ experience in quality or supplier engineering.
- Experience working in a GMP or FDA regulated environment.
- Strong skills in database development with Access Database software.
- Strong statistical analysis skills.
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 (Manufacturing roles only)
- Production areas that are clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled (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 a 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: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx
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.
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We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
The base pay for this position is $20.05 – $40.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.