Technical Manufacturing Operations Director

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ID Department            : Manufacturing Operations

Reports To:  Site Director

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader; we are committed to helping people live their best life through the power of health. For more than 135 years, we have brought new products and technologies to the world: in diagnostics, nutrition, cardiovascular, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life.

Today our 115,000 Abbott colleagues are working to help people live not just longer but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.

Responsibilities:

This role which is a grade 20 Director will report to the Korean Site Director and will be a significant contributor to the direction of the site as an integral part of the site leadership team. The primary responsibilities of this role will be

• Lead our reagent and conjugation processing operations and a team responsible for technical product support which includes conducting CAPA,  product and process improvements as well as, supporting strategic business initiatives. The overall team ranges from 150 to 200 people.
• Set department vision and strategy, plan, coordinate, coach, develop, hire, communicate and direct the use of personnel.
• The leader will be responsible for leading a group of production managers, as well as chemical and Biologics SME’s and Engineers.
• Responsibilities include introducing new products, supporting process improvements, characterisation and manufacturing scale up and full-scale manufacturing with Product and process monitoring.
• This position also has responsibility for enabling successful operational performance through support of efficiency improvements, cost reductions; quality improvements and commercial enhancements to on-market products.
• This role will liaise with the Reagent processing leader, the Design transfer leader and the Technical Operations leader within Korea and the council of Global Technical leaders as required.
• Responsibility will include driving efficient manufacturing at scale in terms of process yield, product performance, scrap minimisation and customer response.
• Work with the Design Transfer lead on meeting all new product introduction and manufacturing scale up requirements.
• Coach and develop SME’s on lateral flow manufacturing.
• Specify and execute very clear root cause analysis methods using 6M and 5 Why and ensure that the team is proficient on the use of these tools.
• Identify process and product improvements that will increase yield and drive cost competitiveness.
• Identify and resolve internal and external customer issues through understanding of processes, product performance and clinical utility.
• Provide innovative solutions and strategies, technical communications, and projects designed to improve cost profile, reliability, manufacturing capability and robustness of products. Develop a very clear materials management process that is controlled by SAP.
• Develop and deploy a very clear Quality system that supports repeatable product field performance and traceability as well as rapid diagnosis of issues.
• Lead QI and CAPA process for this operation as well as developing core processes such as Change control.
• Work with all cross functional leaders and the site leader in terms of regular strategy development and execution against aligned site Goals on a weekly basis.
• Collate on Market performance information for the Site Portfolio through Customer Surveillance and Customer Complaints program.
• Provide Technical resource and processes to remediate on market performance issues.
• Liaise with Global Technical leaders inclusive of R & D in developing Product performance profiles.

Education & Experience:

• BS/MS / B Eng degree in any of the following disciplines Science / Biologics / Bio Med / Engineering.
• Strong technical background in device and assay development considered.
• 15+ years in terms of Operations or Engineering leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving methodology, using industry accepted concepts and tools to solve complex technical problems in creative and effective ways.

Leadership Characteristics: Making Complex Decisions

• Excellent analytical skills to address complex product or process problems.
• Uses multiple problem-solving tools as required to develop solutions.
• Proven change Mgt capabilities.
• Experience in leading multi disciplined teams.

Communicating Effectively

• Writes and presents effectively and adjusts communication style to fit the audience and the message.

Managing Diverse Relationships

• Effective at building strong cross functional relationships with the key stakeholders
• Communicates complex technical challenges / status up and down the organization appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to develop relationships and collaborate with external suppliers and Key Opinion Leaders within related industries.

Acting with Integrity

• Is a person of high character; is consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs; is direct and transparent and maintains confidence.

• Willing to take on new and challenging assignments and to implement innovative ideas and develop new solutions.
• Capable of adjusting to dynamic working environment and changing priorities, and of ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

Korea > Yongin-si : 65 Borahagal-ro

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable