Senior Operator

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN, SH division seeks a Senior Operator to support the continuous flow of high-quality production in assigned work-cells, under general supervision.

The role leads in self-directed cells, coordinates production activities and communication of work instructions, and assists in training area operators to sustain productivity and quality.

Candidates will work in a clean-room environment with gowning requirements and may perform direct manufacturing operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activity in assigned work areas to align with build schedules.
• Communicate work instructions to personnel in designated areas.
• Assist in training area operators and provide feedback on defects for retraining.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Operator

Divisional Information

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self and live a full life.

You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the SH (structural heart) division.

Main Purpose of Role

Under general supervision, supports assigned area Production Supervisor in ensuring the continuous flow of high-quality production through assigned work-cells in accordance with manufacturing obligations. Acts as the lead person in self-directed cells or teams. Assists in ensuring that high levels of productivity and product quality are consistently maintained, and helps coordinate efforts towards their continuous improvement.

What You’ll Work On

Responsible for coordinating production activity in assigned work areas, ensuring that product is continuously processed in accordance with build schedules.

Coordinates communication of work instructions to personnel in designated areas in accordance with supervisory objectives.

May perform direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules, as directed or as necessary.

Performs regular process and quality performance audits of personnel, tooling and equipment in assigned areas.

Advises supervisor or other appropriate contact in the event of issues affecting the productivity of the cell.

Accumulates information for assigned areas regarding work in process inventory status and daily output quantities.

Assists in providing direct training to area operators as required. Provides feedback on defects encountered, and provides re-training support as necessary.

Accumulates and organizes data to support area continuous improvement plans, as directed.

Provides assistance in expediting priority product and tasks in assigned areas.

Performs inspection and determines disposition of rejects per required documentation, as directed.

Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.

Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Works with a variety of production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring instruments. Also uses standard office equipment such as telephone, fax/copier, and a personal computer with standard office software.

Works in a production or air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment; requires gowning attire to maintain a particle free environment. Low to moderate noise level. Minor exposure to chemicals. May work at a desk or workstation.

Requires a significant amount of sitting, stooping and walking; manual dexterity; ability to reach, hold, grasp, and move items. Subject to standing for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform occasional tasks requiring the physical lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately thirty pounds. Must be able to perform functions utilizing automated/manual equipment requiring correctable vision including color discrimination.

Shift

Monday - Thursday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm with potential overtime