Director - Third-Party Packaging & TPM Manufacturing

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a senior Manufacturing Leader to manage a team of professionals assigned to Third Party Manufacture (TPM) contracts for packaging of finished goods.

You will ensure high-quality production in compliance with regulations, and release and deliver according to forecasts, schedules and cost plans. The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong project management, and leadership across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a technical field.
• 15+ years’ experience including; work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proven project management skills.
• Progressively increased responsibility and performance as supervisor, department manager and leader of diverse teams in Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.).
• Business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience is required to ensure effectiveness and high performance in a complex operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AbbVie TPM Account Managers to negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreement and amendments, and assure compliance with the terms of the agreements and Assure effective planning and material procurement strategies are in place to efficiently supply TPMs with required materials.
• Assure global logistics are in place to support all phases of the manufacturing agreement in accordance with Purchasing and Supplier quality expectations.
• Ensure timely communication to the TPM in all aspects of the product agreement including product forecasts, manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Lead the development of Financial Operating Plan, Updates, LRP, and Standard processes, and assure the financial goals are met.
• Monitor manufacturing performance; apply performance metrics as appropriate and ensure work processes and standards align to deliver product in accordance with AbbVie quality expectations.
• Assure in coordination with internal AbbVie functional partners that the TPM has the required quality systems and documentation to meet regulatory requirements, follow up inspection responses and commitments. Coordinate with QA, the annual quality management review and periodic audits of the TPM. Assure deviations are properly investigated and product disposition decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Lead a performance improvement culture & programs across TPMs; guide Account Managers to anticipate and act on ideas to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coach managers in the organization and establish clear expectations with them and all employees regarding responsibilities, goals and behaviors and champion and model exceptional AbbVie performance and talent management practices.
• Coordinate routine management reviews and provide on-going communication informing internal and TPM stakeholders of TPM performance against expectations, highlighting issues, actions, and on-going improvements to increase performance at TPMs.
• Represent Manufacturing as required with internal Brand Teams related to all aspects of the manufacturing process with TPMs and develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Master’s or Doctorate Degree preferred

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a senior Manufacturing Leader to manage a team of professionals assigned to Third Party Manufacture (TPM) contracts for packaging of finished goods.

You will ensure high-quality production in compliance with regulations, and release and deliver according to forecasts, schedules and cost plans. The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong project management, and leadership across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain domains.