Production Technician l (M-F) 2:30pm to 11:00pm.
BioSpace · North Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience — and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
About the role
The Production Technician I executes manufacturing processes in formulation, encapsulation, primary and secondary packaging with oversight by supervision. Sets up equipment for routine processes, identifies and resolves performance-related equipment issues in a timely and efficient manner while adhering to GMP guidelines and procedures to meet or exceed target OEE.
Responsibilities
- Proficient in Team Member responsibilities or equivalent.
- Knowledgeable of basic jobs in assigned area of responsibility and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) policies.
- Demonstrates compliance to local and industry quality and safety standards.
- Work directly on the line while executing scheduling priorities, daily assignment, and production expectations for the day.
- Ability to proficiently operate multiple unit operations across the business.
- Monitor manufacturing process and communicate any issues that arise with appropriate resources.
- Directly responsible for setting up, running, blowing, cleaning, and clearing equipment according to the BOP/Master batch record.
- Minor troubleshooting on equipment and process-related issues and performs repairs.
- Perform all in-process quality checks accurately.
- Trains colleagues on equipment and process for which they are a qualified trainer.
- Demonstrates AbbVie behaviors: good attendance, teamwork, respectful communications, positive attitude.
- Follow all Environmental Health and Safety procedures and guideline policies and participate in safety initiatives.
- Complete batch record steps following ALCOA and GMP processes as needed.
- Maintain audit-ready production area and adhere to all regulations and company policies.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical certificate or degree preferred.
- Previous general manufacturing experience required; preferably 2-3 years cGMP manufacturing (i.e., food, chemical, petrochemical, consumer products).
- Strong technical aptitude; ability to troubleshoot and communicate issues to the appropriate operations engineer and mechanical teams.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications required.
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site-level policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding of HMI controls, vision inspection systems, and product serialization systems.
- Ability to train fellow technicians preferred.
- Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO.
- Requires standing up to 8-12 hours per day and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.