Manufacturing Supervisor I

AbbVie Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor I who will be responsible for leading safe operations in compliance with standards while ensuring high customer service levels and product quality. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in sciences or engineering, along with managerial experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The supervisor will work to foster a high-performance culture within the team, participate in operational excellence initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years in manufacturing or related fields; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Experience in aseptic environments is desirable if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first environment and maintain a zero safety incident culture.
• Effectively deploy team members, provide training, and manage attendance.
• Coordinate shift activities to meet production schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of safety

Quality systems

cGMPs

Process improvements

Team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.

Job Description

Purpose

The role of the Manufacturing Supervisor I requires basic knowledge and experience in its field. The individual develops competence through structured work, receives guidance from senior peers, and leads safe operations in compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards. The supervisor ensures high customer service levels, product quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance including cost reductions, and fosters a high-performance culture within the team.

Responsibilities

1. Safety: Promote a safety-first environment, conduct safety gembas regularly, and maintain a zero safety incident culture in compliance with all EHS requirements.
2. People: Effectively deploy team members daily, ensure proper task delegation, provide training, conduct engagement activities such as 1:1s and performance reviews, manage attendance, and communicate effectively with the team.
3. Operational: Coordinate shift activities to meet production schedules, ensure smooth shift handovers, and plan and execute departmental activities safely.
4. Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, conduct routine material and line clearance checks, and manage compliance issues proactively.
5. Performance: Manage cycle times, seek process improvements, and optimize change-over times.
6. Development: Develop direct reports through training and challenging tasks, ensure development plans are in place, and pursue personal growth proactively.
7. Operational Excellence (OpEx): Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in sciences or engineering.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years in manufacturing or related fields; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems like SAP.
• Knowledge of safety, quality systems, and cGMPs; experience with documentation in regulated environments.
• Experience in aseptic environments is desirable if applicable.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants in locations with pay disclosure laws:

• The compensation range listed is an estimate based on the job grade and may vary depending on location and other factors.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
• This role is eligible for short-term incentive programs.

Note: Compensation amounts are only considered wages once earned, vested, and determinable. The company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at its discretion.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, community service, and diversity. For more information, visit this link. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations can learn more at this link.