Abbott

Sr. Front Line Leader

Abbott • $99K — $198K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, science, food technology, or engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in a regulated industry (preferably food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or cosmetics).
  • Working knowledge of Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma tools.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of project planning tools and experience with application.
  • Proven understanding of plant financials and budget management.
  • Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee results for a single shift in manufacturing operations.
  • Coordinate shift team activities to meet key performance metrics in EHS, Quality, Finance, and Productivity.
  • Lead and manage quality control and compliance for production lines.
  • Monitor budget performance, focusing on expenses, headcount, and operational effectiveness.
  • Drive improvements in line performance metrics by developing and executing strategic plans.
  • Foster team engagement and development through training and mentoring.
  • Communicate daily requirements and maintain a constant presence on the production line.

Benefits

  • Free medical coverage eligibility through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO in the following calendar year.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and their families.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Major Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the overall results for a single shift of a manufacturing operations line.
  • Coordinate activities for the shift team to ensure delivery of all key performance metrics including those in EHS, Quality, Finance, Productivity and People.
  • Lead efforts required delivering quality and compliance performance for the shift/ line of accountability. Initiate, manage, and make decisions which impact product quality.
  • Manage budget accountability for Headcount, Overtime, and direct expenses for a shift and/or line. Track, trend and continuously improve budgetary performance for direct expenses, headcount, overtime (OT), Operating Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), production (Unit/Hour, Pounds/Hour), Material Usage Variance (MUV) and Scrap and Cost Improvement Projects (CIP).
  • Drive OEE performance, understand the drivers, and develop and execute plans around improvement of line performance and quality metrics with support from the direct manager. Understand all key performance indicators, driving and executing plans for improvement through team engagement.
  • Drive a culture of engagement through the team and department. Directly supervises team and participates in staffing activities. Develop all line personnel by securing appropriate training, providing mentoring and assigning progressively challenging stretch responsibilities within the scope of the team and department accountabilities.


Accountability / Scope/Budget:
  • This position will require some general direction and supervision from direct manager; with key decisions being made in collaboration with direct manager and peer group. The Front Line Leader I will initially be learning through the direct coaching of management the leadership requirements to become competent in delivering organizational results in all key performance areas.
  • He/She will develop the competence to lead their shift team in consistently meeting all organizational expectations of a Front Line shift team. Works with their direct manager to identify change opportunities and effectively manage these to positive outcomes for individuals, team, line and the business.
  • Leadership in this role will primarily be focused on the direct reporting group with support from the direct manager, as required. Focus is on day to day operations, with short term focus based on meeting requirements that are tactical versus strategic.
  • Manage and guide a team(s) of operators to improve quality and increase productivity on the line. Communicates to line personnel daily while maintaining a constant line presence. Maintains a safe work environment with 100% training and compliance to applicable procedures.
  • Coordinates activities related to shift starts and changes. Leads and coordinates daily activities of the shift team to meet daily requirements that positively impact the rest of the multi-shift line results.
  • Manages personnel and processes to ensure production meets all associated quality standards.
  • Promote team, department and site goals through team communications and providing direction and guidance towards achievement.
  • Active participation in team and department projects including responsibility for execution of assigned actions.
  • Track, trend & report on established KPI's; communicating to functional manager and site leadership team on accomplishments, opportunities for improvement and planned actions.
  • Follows escalation reporting process with inputs from peers/manager for decision making as required. Make and communicate decisions that are appropriate for level of accountability.
  • Budgetary accountability is limited - $2MM USD.


Management:
  • Assure team members are trained and understand duties, responsibilities, and performance against established expectations.
  • Provide timely coaching, counseling and feedback.
  • Develop all line personnel by securing appropriate training, providing mentoring and assigning progressively challenging stretch responsibilities within the scope of the team and department accountabilities.
  • Execution of on time performance reviews for direct reports


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in business, science, food technology, engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in a regulated industry, with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Green Belt/ Lean Six Sigma Tools
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Knowledge of project planning tools and experience using them
  • Proven plant financial understanding
  • Experience working with and implementing Continuous Improvement tools & methodologies.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Green Belt Certification but not required
  • Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment
  • Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools


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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 - $198,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

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)

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
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