Manager, Visual Inspection Biologics - 1st Shift

AbbVie Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Manager, Visual Inspection Biologics at the Westport site to lead the visual inspection, coding and vacuum operations on 1st shift, ensuring safety, quality and on-time production.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to optimize schedules, develop the team, and maintain compliance with GMP and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science or equivalent.
• 5+ years in GMP-regulated roles with people management.
• Strong knowledge of visual inspection materials and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual inspection team on 1st shift, ensuring safety, quality and delivery.
• Provide hands-on leadership, set clear expectations and promote accountability.
• Lead daily/weekly meetings to review schedule, staffing and priorities.
• Translate manufacturing plans into shift priorities and manage resources.
• Coach and develop team members, recruit and onboard when needed.
• Maintain inspection limits, procedures and training documentation.
• Monitor KPIs, address gaps and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Visual inspection

GMP experience

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Manager, Visual Inspection Biologics, is responsible for leading the coding, visual inspection and vacuum processes within the AbbVie Westport manufacturing facility. The Manager provides visible day-to-day leadership to the team on 1st Shift, builds capability and accountability, and ensures safe, compliant and efficient execution of the production schedule. The role works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and other support functions through a structured daily and weekly meeting cadence to review priorities, confirm resource requirements, resolve issues and maintain product flow and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual inspection team and maintain full accountability for people, safety, quality, compliance, delivery, cost and operational performance.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership across the area, setting clear expectations, promoting open communication and reinforcing a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Lead daily and weekly operational meetings to review the production schedule, staffing, priorities, performance, quality events, constraints and required actions; ensure decisions and actions are communicated and followed through.
• Translate the agreed manufacturing schedule into clear shift and team priorities, coordinating resources and escalating risks early to support reliable schedule attainment and timely product delivery.
• Manage, coach and develop team members through regular one-to-one meetings, performance feedback, talent development, succession planning, training and recognition; support recruitment and effective onboarding as required.
• Establish and maintain an effective meeting cadence with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and other support functions to align schedules, remove barriers, manage dependencies and close actions on time.
• Ensure coding, visual inspection and vacuum operations meet approved procedures, quality standards, GMP requirements and applicable regulatory expectations.
• Develop, maintain and periodically review visual inspection limits, procedures, training requirements and associated documentation.
• Monitor key performance indicators, address performance gaps and lead structured problem solving, continuous improvement and appropriate cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies, actively promoting safe behaviours and timely resolution of hazards and concerns.

Qualifications

• Level 8/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering- or science-related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a GMP-regulated function, including demonstrated people-management or team-leadership experience; visual inspection experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of visual inspection materials and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for packaging.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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