Manufacturing Supervisor III

Job Description

The role of the Manufacturing Supervisor III has a specialized field of knowledge and is considered a technical subject matter expert (SME) who has advanced expertise in the operations. Lead and facilitate safe operations in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements. Assure the long‑term effectiveness of the team: deliver high levels of customer service, ensure quality of product and services, comply with all regulatory requirements, achieve desired financial performance, and build a culture of high performance for the team.

• Safety: Manages production safety program while creating an environment where safety is the number one priority in every activity, driving safety improvements and conducting safety gembas routinely. Be present on the floor promoting a culture of zero safety incidents in compliance with all EHS requirements.
• People: Responsible for daily effective deployment of team members and ensure tasks are appropriately delegated to meet production schedule. Ensure that team members are trained to the required standards of their job. Drives engagement with team by having regular 1:1s, conducting performance reviews, development planning and has survey action plans in place. Ensure time and attendance is approved on time each week so that employees are paid correctly.
• People (Communication): Communicating effectively with your team to ensure important communications are cascaded. Acts as advisor/coach to unit/sub‑unit and acts as a trainer/mentor to junior peers. Can supervise production support personnel.
• Operational: Responsible for the effective coordination of the activities within the shift to meet the production schedule. Ensure a smooth shift handover with the next manager to ensure departmental activities are planned and executed safely.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. Implement a proactive compliance management process where material checks, line clearance checks and spot checks are conducted routinely. Effectively manage any compliance issue that arises during shift that could potentially impact lot completion.
• Performance: Responsible for complete cycle time management and continuously seeks to identify improvements. Responsible for change‑over time management and continuously seeks to identify improvements. Leads or manages the implementation of process improvement projects. Knows all metrics of the site and actively supports initiatives to meet expectations and targets.
• Development: Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training and assigning progressively challenging tasks. Ensures all personnel, with a focus on key talent, have development actions/plans in place and arrange opportunities for growth. Be proactive in self‑development by having a growth mindset toward personal development.
• Operational Excellence (OpEx): Leads process improvement initiatives. Obtains improvement ideas from their team and submits them to the pertinent group to improve culture, quality, productivity and safety of their areas.

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in sciences or engineering preferred. Minimum four years of experience supervising or leading a functional team. Experience in regulated pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.
• System proficiency:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office and other manufacturing systems such as SAP. Familiarity with industrial automation (distributed control and PLC‑based systems).
• Regulatory knowledge:
  Working knowledge of safety, quality systems and cGMPs required.
• Aseptic experience (if applicable):
  Experience working in an aseptic production environment preferred.

• Compensation range:
  The company believes in good faith that the role will receive a base pay within the range posted at the time of this posting. Individual compensation will depend on many factors including geographic location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Eligibility for participation in short‑term incentive programs.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.