Team Leader

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

HAVE YOU EVER DREAM OF MAKING AN IMPACT ON THE WORLD?

How? Become a Team Leader at Abbott in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. This position is for the second shift.

The primary function/purpose of the team leader is to assist the Production Supervisor in managing the daily activities of the production of Abbott products. Using his/her complete knowledge of the quality system, people management skills, and company policies and procedures, the Team Leader ensures that procedures are followed, non-conformance issues are elevated immediately, and that staff is performing at expected levels. Responsible for maintain the production schedules and comply with all manufacturing and quality.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Assisting supervisor with daily management of the production line/cell including but not limited to: (Weight=50%)

• Scheduling of product builds and tracking of scrap.
• Verification and routing of product, verification of traceability and provide tooling to operators.
• Implementation of new processes.
• Training of new employees in procedures, equipment, and safety.
• Ensuring Policy and Procedure adherence.
• Avoid accidents enforcing prevention in all safety.
• Avoid quality incidents through prevention.

Responsible for reporting and verifying daily metrics including but not limited to first pass yield, productivity, volume, Yield, Scrap, attendance, safety incidents and process audit metrics. (Weight=15%)

Ensures that processes are being followed and adhered to at all times by monitoring staff and metrics. Holds meetings with the team to discuss variations and issues as they arise. (Weight=10%)

Elevates quality issues immediately when they occur. Has the ability and responsibility to stop the line immediately when non-conformance quality issues are identified and to immediately communicate with the supervisor all quality deviations. (Weight=5%)

Responsible to reconcile metrics and handoff issues with the prior or next team leader at the end of the shift to ensure continuity of operations. This may include completing daily checklists, line audits, and other process audits. (Weight=5%)

Ensure compliance with all Abbott procedures including all applicable regulatory agency requirements. (Weight=10%)

CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED?

To be successful in this role, you will require the following qualifications:

High School Diploma/ GED. Associates degree or bachelor is preferred.

Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing environment.

• Computer knowledge in programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and SAP are preferred.

• Previous lead experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of quality systems, lean manufacturing, inventory control methods, and computers.

• People skills, communication skills (speaking and writing).

• Must be capable to read and understand documents both in English and Spanish.

• Must be detailed, oriented, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple tasks.

• Must have exhibited competency in the following:

• Communication skills - Ability to provide and receive information in a collaborative manner.
• Problem Solving - Have the initiative to generate improvements and foster positive outcomes by systematically analyzing situations.
• Collaboration - Creating an environment with mutually beneficial relationships to achieve common goals.
• Teamwork - Motivating the team to productively achieve collective results ability to effectively work with others.
• Technical skills - Ability to demonstrate proficiency in technical and job aspects of the position to achieve a high level of performance. An ability and desire to learn and share with others.

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:
Puerto Rico > Arecibo : Santana Industrial Park Interior Lot A, Road #2, Km 67.5

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf