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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Team Leader

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 9
Full-timeCampoverde, ItalyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, Electronics, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or a degree in Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Availability to work shifts, including night shifts from Monday to Friday.
  • Technical curiosity, analytical ability, problem-solving orientation, and interest in understanding pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
  • Leadership aptitude and the ability to work in a team, engage constructively with colleagues, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate packaging operators during the assigned shift according to the Area Supervisor’s instructions, plan and manage shift priorities, and replace the Area Supervisor when necessary.
  • Oversee critical process steps and conduct required checks at the start, during, and at the end of production to ensure product quality and safety compliance.
  • Perform assigned activities or participate in pharmaceutical product packaging, completing and signing the required documentation and MES steps.
  • Verify the availability of production documentation and required materials or bulk product to meet the production plan.
  • Provide mechanical assistance and perform format changes on assigned lines when requested, ensuring product compliance.
  • Monitor line productivity and independently perform area control and monitoring activities.
  • Move materials from the warehouse delivery area using electric carts when licensed to operate them.
  • Complete production documentation and MES records and enter shift activities in production ERP systems.
  • Maintain cleanliness in work areas and participate in scheduled housekeeping inspections.
  • Collaborate in validation of equipment, processes, and cleaning activities under the Area Supervisor’s direction.
  • Verify adherence to production procedures and help prepare and maintain production documentation.
  • Collaborate with Production Compliance on investigations, implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from CAPA, preparation for scheduled GMP/EHS audits, corrective actions resulting from internal or external audits, and Change Request initiation.
  • Guide new employees through department practices, staff, rules, and organization; transfer professional knowledge and support learning of operating procedures.
  • Train and tutor operators as needed, demonstrating the correct sequence of operations.
  • Support the Area Supervisor in evaluating operators’ technical performance and coordinate staff training sessions during the shift.
  • Promptly report production-process anomalies involving materials, documentation, or equipment to supervision in accordance with GMP requirements and site procedures.
  • Coordinate line problem-solving activities as directed by supervision to reduce waste and inefficiencies, using lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
  • Monitor OEE and KPI performance indicators and report trends to supervision.
  • Print production documentation when assigned print staff are absent and verify transcribed data and document accuracy using company information systems, ERP, and electronic document systems.
  • Monitor staff attendance, absences, overtime, and hours worked, track related labor allocation, and schedule shifts.
  • Attend technical, quality, continuous improvement, and mandatory HR training courses.
  • Comply with the company code of conduct.
  • Support continuous improvement of EHS performance and legal compliance by actively participating in AbbVie EHS programs.
  • Serve as the designated workplace safety supervisor under Italian Legislative Decree 81/08.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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