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At AbbVie, we stand for people, passion and possibilities. It's our belief in these three essential components that allows us to create medicines and solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Welcome to AbbVie!
AbbVie employees work every single day to discover and address many of the world's most pressing health challenges. Our work helps people live better lives. When you have patients depending on your solutions, you look for the best people and, when we find them, we make it our business to treat them well.
We are currently sourcing an Associate Director of Manufacturing to join our high performing diverse, extended leadership team, in AbbVie Westport. In this high-profile role, you will be responsible for the strategy, planning, and performance of all aspects of planning, operations, packaging, personnel within the Manufacturing Department to ensure that cost, compliance – FDA, HPRA, EPA, Safety, and customer requirements are met. Your role will also provide support to the Director of Operations in achieving the overall business goals and objectives for the Westport site.
Reporting to the Director of Operations you will have the following key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver LRP for business unit in conjunction with Director of Operations.
- Develop the Manufacturing Department to a level where all members are working towards common goals to deliver high levels of engagement and performance.
- Manage New Product Introduction and implementation programs / OPEX projects.
- Build strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives.
- Directs and controls the activities, headcount management, capacity planning and budget of manufacturing area.
- Organize and lead, as appropriate, cross-functional and departmental plans and programs to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing department.
- Interacts internally and externally with executive level management, outside regulatory agencies, customers, vendors and/or suppliers.
- Maximize the potential of all personnel, by successful career development planning by encouraging an atmosphere of involvement, open communication and effective teamwork.
- Lead and motivate the employees through effective communication and by providing direction and feedback to Supervisors, Technicians and support personnel.
- Lead change management activities to support the business and employees
- Encourage and reward improvement ideas and results via formal and informal mechanisms.
- Provide Leadership at site meetings including Tiered OPEX Meetings, Senior Management Meetings
For this role, you will have:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a Relevant Discipline (Technical Qualification in Engineering, Science, Technology is a distinct advantage)
- Formal qualification in Project Management would be advantageous, but not essential
Experience:
- Extensive experience (8+ years) in manufacturing, supply chain management, engineering, and/or process/product development.
- 2-5 Years + People Leadership.
- Experience in Aseptic Processing.
- Proven track record in planning and executing projects.
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience in influencing peers in other organizations and senior management.
So, are you ready now to be part of this committed and diverse Manufacturing team? Join AbbVie today!
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th August.
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 an equal opportunity employer including disability/vets. 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 disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, or any other protected group status. We will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with a disability, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for viewing in the Human Resources office during regular business hours.
