Quality Control Supervisor

DO WORK THAT MATTERSAt Abbott, diverse ideas, perspectives, and

expertise allow us to create life-changing solutions that help people live

healthier lives. In 150 countries and with businesses spanning nutrition,

diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott

offers you enormous opportunities to explore your interests and help you

achieve your career and personal goals.Abbott

Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses,

bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading

technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information

for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.Hours: Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30amThe position of Quality Control Supervisor is within our Infectious Disease

Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you will perform work required

to ensure Company product quality is maintained at standards set forth by

Company Quality System and mandated by regulatory agencies such as the FDA,

ISO, and USDA. The focus areas for a IQC

Supervisor include but are not limited to:

overseeing and coordinating the work of IQC technicians; enforcing policies,

procedures and work rules; manufacturing batch record review and approval.This job description will be reviewed

periodically and is subject to change by management.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates and facilitates inspections for all products.

Plans, assigns and directs the daily work activities in the InstrumentQC area.

Works closely with the Instrument QC team leads to facilitate timely andaccurate inspections.

Observe all safety policies and report safetyincidents in a timely manner.

Meet regularly with Instrument QC staff on anindividual level to discuss job performance related topics.

Ensures the IQC department is supporting OpExinitiatives including daily Tier meetings.

Works cross-functionally to ensure product is inspected and releasedaccording to schedule.

Ensures effective transitions between shifts.

Initiates and authors Quality Incidents (QI).

Works closely with Quality Control Manager to ensure all IQC objectivesare met or exceeded.

Enhances productivity by uncovering inefficiencies and recommendingsolutions.

Trains new and current IQC technicians as needed

Perform inspections or data review as needed.

Must perform all duties in a professional manner to ensure a positiveteam environment.

Reviews/approves new and revised Standard Operating Procedures asnecessary

Assists QC Manager in troubleshooting and other projects as necessary

Provides support for technical and quality issues

SupervisoryResponsibilities

This job has supervisory responsibilities of the IQC Technicians and/or Specialists.This individual shall carry out theirsupervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies andapplicable laws.

Other responsibilities include: participating in

interviews; providing input on appraising performance; providing input on

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving

problems.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree preferablyin a technical field or equivalentcombination of education and experience.

2+ years in a leadership position .

3+ years of quality control and/or inspection experience,preferably in medical device and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Lean Manufacturing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of qualityinspections including knowledge of measurement systems.

Experienceworking with medical device instrumentation.

Experience withGMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulations.

COMPETENCIES:

Firmunderstanding of quality standards and be able to make independent judgementbased on those standards.

Knowledge of inventory management systems;moderate knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word software.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encouragesdiversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to

qualified individuals with disabilities.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com