Production Specialist I

About the Role

The Production Specialist I will work in a high performing and fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation to meet production requirements with a focus on safety and quality. This role supports the setup, changeover, and packaging of pharmaceutical products, contributing to a team environment on a finishing line. The Production Specialist I is responsible for fostering a quality-focused environment by motivating others and driving excellence within their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and guidelines, and facilitate a proactive safety culture.
• Use AbbVie approved tools for the job to minimize the introduction of extraneous matter into the packaging process.
• Perform all housekeeping cleans on the finishing lines.
• Complete line clearances for lot and list changes.
• Perform blowing of the finishing line/equipment on 1-2 value stream(s).
• Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging area within 1-2 value stream(s).
• Service and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product on value stream(s) with minimal supervision.
• Perform Quality impactful tasks throughout the production run, including challenges, parameters, pulling samples, in-process checks, and bulk/commodity accountability.
• Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor.
• Escalate higher level safety, quality, technical, and operating issues in a timely manner to the appropriate groups.
• Communicate and drive improvement opportunities through cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with the production schedule and understand line priorities with minimal/limited supervision.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment-related issues and perform minor adjustments to improve equipment efficiencies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school education or equivalent.
• Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude preferred.
• Technical certificate or degree preferred.
• Demonstrated focus and understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering and mechanical teams.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications.
• Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO preferred.
• Knowledge of Related CGMP Requirements and Procedures is preferred.
• Requires standing up to 8-12 hours per day and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Work 40 to 48 hours per week and may work as many as 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.