Production Specialist l

Production Specialist I

• Support setup, changeover, and packaging of pharmaceutical products in a high-performing, fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation.
• Contribute to and build a team environment by working daily with peers on a finishing line.
• Create a quality-focused environment by motivating/influencing others and driving for excellence.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures and guidelines.
• Facilitate a proactive safety culture.
• Use AbbVie approved tools to minimize the introduction of extraneous matter into the packaging process.
• Perform all housekeeping cleans on finishing lines.
• Complete line clearances for lot and list changes.
• Perform blowing of the finishing line/equipment on 1-2 value streams.
• Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging areas within 1-2 value streams.
• Service and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product on value streams 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 safety, quality, technical, and operating issues to appropriate groups in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Requires lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Work 40 to 48 hours per week.
• May work as many as 60 hours per week depending on manufacturing demands.