Mid-Level
Contamination Control Supervisor
Company 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.
Job Description
About the Opportunity
AbbVie Westport is the largest operating facility in the AbbVie global network and a recognised centre of excellence for aseptic fill-finish operations. Our Westport site is a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong pipeline of new product introductions, technology transfers, and development projects spanning both small and large molecule programmes.
We are looking for a talented and driven Shift Supervisor for our Contamination Control team.
The Contamination Control Supervisor at AbbVie Westport is responsible for leading a team of contamination control operators (CCO) responsible for sanitising of cleanrooms, support and ancillary areas in the Biological cores at Abbvie Westport. This is a shift based role rotating between days and nights on a monthly basis, so ability to work shifts is essential.
Responsibilities:
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Manage, motivate, and develop the contamination control team through effective communication, performance reviews and coaching.
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Lead and coordinate all contamination control activities on the assigned shift, ensuring activities are prioritised and executed in line with production requirements, schedules and Key Process Indicators (KPIs).
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Escalate risks and performance issues in a timely manner to the Contamination Control Manager.
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Ensure assigned areas and CCO associated documentation is audit ready at all times.
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Perform cleanroom sanitisation of the Biologics manufacturing areas which includes Core 1, Core 2, Core 3, Core 4, PFS and sterility suites. This includes performing post batch, routine and triple cleans in accordance with the relevant procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
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Ensuring the relevant areas are stocked with cleaning disinfectants/gloves/gowns/goggles and removal of waste from the area.
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Complete autoclave cycles and filter testing in compliance with procedures.
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Understand and follow gowning procedures and protocols assigned to assure consistent, reliable, and timely performance of contamination control responsibility within the team and to ensure minimal contamination of the clean room through inadequate gowning.
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Accurately complete documentation and logbooks on time, accurately and legibly in compliance with Good Documentation Practices
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Report equipment issues to relevant departments
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Attend all the relevant training sessions and ensure training is completed in a timely manner.
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Ensure eLMS training is completed in a timely manner within due dates
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Ensure compliance with all EHS, Quality and housekeeping standards notifying management of any discrepancies.
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Participate in GEMBA’s and Process Confirmations to identify further improvement opportunities within the department
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Adhere to all policies and procedures in support of achieving site metrics.
Qualifications
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3rd level qualification in science or engineering related discipline
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Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedure
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Good interpersonal and communication skills essential for working across multi-functional teams
Additional Information
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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