Operations Coordinator, Materials Management Operations

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, SSS

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Operator to advance from the Operator level, performing core tasks with leadership, training, and SME support for regulatory compliance. You will set up systems, troubleshoot, assist with maintenance, and help drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong technical knowledge in a chemical/pharmaceutical environment, plus forklift certification, certification readiness, and ability to lead teams while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift and portable hand truck certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• EPA/RCRA and DOT 49 CFR certifications (including ability to sign compliance documents).
• Ability to obtain certification to drive trucks up to 10,000 pounds and vans on public roads.
• Strong technical knowledge with experience in manufacturing within a chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, or related environment.
• Strong analytical training, problem‑solving, teamwork, organizational, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently executes assigned job functions with thorough process knowledge and training to team members.
• Directs and coordinates operational activities, adjusts manpower schedules, and steps in as shift/group leader.
• Develops project schedules, coordinates maintenance, and collaborates with stakeholders.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to support productivity.
• Supervise direct and indirect labor; lead problem-solving efforts and participate in meetings.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Lead and motivate operators; promote process improvements and changes in procedures.
• Coordinate project management and logistics to meet goals.
• Facilitate group communication and maintain a positive team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Portable hand truck certification

Job 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.

Purpose The Senior Operator position is an advancement from Operator requiring completion of all core tasks from the previous levels. Serves as a highly experienced operator, recognized for excelling across multiple operational areas within the facility. Independently executes, coordinates, and delegates daily operational tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety and compliance standards. Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting training, certification, documentation, and audit activities to uphold process integrity and regulatory requirements. Responsible for system set-up, advanced troubleshooting, minor maintenance, and providing critical support to ongoing projects and equipment reliability initiatives. Proactively identifies improvement opportunities, fosters operational excellence, and can fill in and perform the roles of Operations Coordinator when needed. Demonstrates leadership, technical depth, and reliability essential for supporting team development and maintaining high standards throughout materials management operations. Able to fill-in, execute and perform roles of Operations Coordinator as necessary.

Responsibilities

All Senior Operator core tasks plus the following:

• Independently executes assigned job functions, applying thorough process knowledge and providing hands‑on training to new or less experienced team members. Able to work in wide range of weather conditions Directs and coordinates individual operational activities, sets and adjusts manpower schedules according to production needs, and steps in as shift/group leader as required.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; anticipate and resolve scheduling issues; assist with scheduling and coordination of maintenance activities; collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate projects and workflow.
• Supports the productivity of both the group and shift by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
• Assist in supervising direct and indirect labor, lead efforts in problem resolution. Promote efficiency by sharing information; participate actively in meetings.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards (local and industry).
• Leads and motivates operators to collaboratively address problems, recommends process improvements, and spearheads changes within manufacturing and departmental procedures Conducts all business professionally, constructively confronts issues at the proper organizational level, and takes full ownership of assigned tasks and outcomes.
• Coordinate individual project management and logistics to meet operational goals.
• Facilitates group communication by effectively articulating problems, promoting active information exchange, and maintaining a positive team environment.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift and portable hand truck certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• EPA/RCRA, and DOT 49 CFR certifications (including ability to sign compliance documents), and respirator certification.
• Ability to obtain certification to drive trucks up to 10,000 pounds and vans on public roads.
• Strong technical knowledge with experience in manufacturing within a chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, or related environment.
• Strong analytical training, problem‑solving, teamwork, organizational, and customer service skills, including manual material handling.
• Demonstrated broad technical knowledge of processes, equipment and site‑specific systems, maintains maturity in responding effectively to emergency or unplanned situations.
• General computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Email, etc.); Proficiency in computerized systems; ability to read, write, interpret, and communicate effectively Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of plant economics for decision‑making aligned with efficiency, quality, safety, and reliability.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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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