ABBOTT LABORATORIES Production Maintenance Supervisor Salary in the United States

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.

The position of Production Maintenance Supervisor is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit  located at Scarborough, Maine.  This role will supervise the maintenance department technician’s daily activities to ensure that day to day maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company standards.  Work closely with production management to effectively prioritize daily work activities to accomplish daily production and maintenance objectives.  Provide training to maintenance technicians for repairs and maintenance on Production equipment along with overall system operation and trouble shooting and diagnosis.  Serve as the lead technical resource for maintenance department in trouble shooting and repair efforts.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily supervision of the maintenance department.
• Coordinates support/resources for production and non-production work activities.
• Appraises performance of direct reports inclusive of annual performance reviews.
• Participates, or assigns designee, to support new equipment purchases, design modifications, and validation efforts as necessary/requested.
• Leads routine, periodic and special inspections to determine repairs needed or corrective actions taken to prevent breakdowns, unsafe conditions or to comply with Company and/or Agency Rules and Regulations.
• Performs Production Equipment change-over as dictated by schedule or requested by shift supervisor (as needed or directed to best meet departmental objectives).

• Interprets blueprints, equipment manuals, layouts and wiring diagrams.

• Leads the effort of preparing documentation regarding Preventive Maintenance and Machine Operation through effective communication and collaboration with Production Supervisors, Manager and Engineering. 

• Sets up and operates all equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.

• Escorts and assists as necessary, outside repair persons in the performance of their contractual obligations.  Escorts Agency testing technicians to assure timely completion of their tasks as it relates to production equipment.

• Maintains appropriate records, keeps inventory of spare parts and shop materials to effect proper repairs on all equipment.

• Responds to alarm or trouble calls as required and maintains a strong floor presence.
• Functions as a key member of both the production & maintenance team and assists as necessary to accomplish production goals, and through-put initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees in Production Maintenance. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees;  planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• 5+ years’ experience as an electromechanical technician, experience with automation in the medical field.

• 5+ years of machining experience in a machine shop or equipment manufacturing environment. 

• Hands-on electro-mechanical repair, rebuild, field service experience.

   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical Certificate as a Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician or a Technical Degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Automotive Repair,  or related technical field.

• 1+  years’ of supervisory experience

• 5+ years of diverse experience in high volume production setting.

• Prior experience working in a company operating under ISO, FDA, or similar quality systems or regulations

COMPETENCIES:

• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.

• Familiarity with formal preventative maintenance program
• Ability to effectively communicate and coach employee performance.
• Knowledgeable in pneumatic and electromechanical equipment design methodologies and fundamental operations.
• Ability to quickly grasp new ideas and techniques.
• Knowledge of inventory control and asset management including spare part list development, preventative maintenance, and appropriate SOP’s pertaining to asset acquisition, validation, calibration and retirement.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.