Front Line Leader (Packaging)

at  Abbott Laboratories

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Sciences or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production with min 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in GMP/ packaging/food industry
• Able and willing to work 12-hours rotation shift
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proven leadership capabilities with coaching and people development skills
• Influencing and collaboration skills
• Change management skills
• Experience working on Continuous Improvement Projects, trained in using LSS problem solving tools
• Project management skills - strong in project planning & execution
• Kindly note this position is based in Tuas
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• Lead and drive collaborative efforts required to deliver quality and compliance performance for shift.
• Initiate, manage and make timely fact based decisions that impact product quality and food safety.
• Model and promote behaviors that ensure delivery of high quality products for our customers while championing compliance with Abbott policies and procedures, meeting all local and statutory requirements.
• Preparation and active participation in internal and external Quality audits and incident investigation and reporting, coupled with timely implementation of corrective and preventive
• actions.
• Track, trend and continuously improve performance for direct expenses, headcount, overtime, OEE, production (unit/hour, pound/hour), MUV, Scrap and CIP for production areas.
• Promote and drive continuous improvement programs using Operational Excellence tools and methodologies in processes/procedures in the shift for root cause analysis and resolution of issues.
• Drive OEE performance, understand the drivers, and develop and execute plans around improvement of line performance and quality metrics with support from direct manager.
• Actively plan and organize the day to day manufacturing operations and look-ahead schedules, ensuring production connectivity with Planning and supporting functions.
• Anticipate and drive proper alignment and prioritization between manufacturing and support teams.
• Coach and direct individuals and the team to meet performance goals and objectives.
• Lead efforts to deliver the EHS performance for the shift/ line of accountability.
• Plan and manage training and development plan of the team members.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.