GMP Metrology Lead - Calibration & Compliance

Allergan; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Metrology Supervisor to lead daily calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for GMP manufacturing, laboratory, and facility systems. You will supervise the metrology team, prioritize work, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and other teams is essential. The role requires leading in a fast-paced environment, making sound decisions, and maintaining strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline or equivalent technical experience.
• 6+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience; postgraduate education may contribute.
• Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Works on problems of complex scope with multiple factors.
• Demonstrates sound judgment within procedures to determine action.
• Excellent oral and written communication; receptive to feedback.
• Effective planning, workload management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise metrology personnel responsible for calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response.
• Monitor daily work to ensure critical tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Review and implement improvements to calibration processes and frequencies; support AI integration and data analytics.
• Review work orders for accurate documentation and on-time completion in CMMS (Maximo).
• Ensure calibration backlog is controlled and workload balanced across the team.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned personnel.
• Maintain training schedules and ensure personnel stay current on required training.
• Support timekeeping, scheduling, and performance review processes as needed.
• Assist with Change Controls, CAPAs, deviations, and audits.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Metrology Supervisor to lead daily calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for GMP manufacturing, laboratory, and facility systems. You will supervise the metrology team, prioritize work, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and other teams is essential. The role requires leading in a fast-paced environment, making sound decisions, and maintaining strong focus on safety and operational excellence.