Production Technician l (Multiple Shifts)

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Production Technician I to execute manufacturing processes in formulation, encapsulation, and packaging with supervision. You will set up equipment, resolve performance issues, and maintain compliant operations to meet OEE targets.

Shifts run 1st-3rd, with responsibilities spanning line work, equipment setup, and quality checks. The role emphasizes training teammates and adhering to GMP, safety, and ALCOA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or degree preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude; ability to troubleshoot and communicate issues to operations teams.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs.
• Understanding of maintaining high quality and site policies.
• Experience with SAP, MAXIMO, and related systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate on the line per scheduling priorities and production expectations.
• Proficiently operate multiple unit operations across the business.
• Set up, run, blow, clean, and clear equipment per BOP/Master batch records.
• Perform in-process quality checks and basic repairs as needed.
• Train colleagues on equipment and processes as a qualified trainer.
• Follow GMP, safety, and ALCOA data integrity guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate or degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MAXIMO

HMI controls

Vision inspection systems

Product serialization systems

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Production Technician I executes manufacturing processes in formulation, encapsulation, primary and secondary packaging with oversight by Supervision. Sets up equipment for routine processes. Identify and resolve performance related equipment issues in a timely and efficient manner while adhering to GMP guidelines and procedures to meet or exceed target OEE. Execute assigned jobs and maintains operating conditions within the desired range. Communicates all operational events and issues with appropriate individuals. Identifies opportunities for improvement throughout the operations and assists in the implementation of changes both in physical operations and written documents.

Available Shifts

1st Shift: 6:30am-3pm
2nd Shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm
3rd Shift: 10:30pm-7:00am

Responsibilities

• Proficient in Team Member responsibilities or equivalent. Knowledgeable of basic jobs in assigned area of responsibility and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) policies. Demonstrates compliance to local and industry quality and safety standards.
• Work directly on the line while executing scheduling priorities, daily assignment, and production expectations for the day. Ability to proficiently operate multiple unit operations across the business. Monitor manufacturing process and communicate any issues that arise with appropriate resources.
• Directly responsible for setting up, running, blowing, cleaning, and clearing equipment according to the BOP/Master batch record.
• Minor troubleshooting on equipment and process related issues and performs repairs. Perform all in process quality checks accurately.
• Trains colleagues on equipment and process for which they are a qualified trainer.
• Demonstrates AbbVie behaviors good attendance, teamwork, respectful communications, positive attitude.
• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety procedures and guideline policies and participate in safety initiatives.
• Complete batch record steps following ALCOA and GMP processes as needed. Maintain audit ready production area and adhere to all regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, technical certificate or degree preferred. Previous general manufacturing experience required, preferably 2-3 years cGMP manufacturing (i.e. food, chemical, petrochemical, consumer products)
• Strong technical aptitude. The ability to troubleshoot and communicate issues to the appropriate operations engineer and mechanical teams.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications required.
• A demonstrated understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of HMI controls, vision inspection systems, and product serialization systems.
• Ability to train fellow technicians preferred.
• Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO.
• Requires standing up to 8-12hs per day and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Additional Information

• 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 employer 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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