**MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:** + Ensure that the day-to-day activities of the Incoming Materials Laboratory are carried out in a safe and productive manner, adhering to GMP/GLP standards at all times. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Recommend revision of specifications when indicated. + Formulate or assist in formulating quality control policies and procedures. + Drive quality improvement and cost reduction using Six Sigma or Lean methodology. + Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Incoming Material laboratory are carried in a safe manner. + Knowledge of basic principles, methods, technologies and practices of a professional/technical field. + General knowledge of procedures and activities within own work area. + Focus on learning the key aspects and duties of the job being performed. + Apply research, information gathering and analytical skills. + Handle detailed and structured problems. + Work on assignments where judgment is required a majority of the time. + Work under general direction, seek assistance as needed. + Contribute to own team/closely related teams through quality and accuracy of own output. + Convey information in a concise and professional manner. + Ask effective questions and solicits feedback to understand needs. + Anticipates future needs based on past transactions. + Working knowledge of GMP/GLP in medical device manufacturing, with emphasis on incoming materials handling and sampling. + Computer literacy and experience with ERP and LIMS systems would be advantageous. + Goal Setting Initiate. + Troubleshooting/resolve and recommend. + Planning Execute. + Provide leadership within their shift, and sometimes lead projects across multiple shifts. + Develop operational direction for immediate team. + Conduct route cause analysis to determine root cause. **Accountability/Scope/Budget from Legacy System** + Adaptability. + Innovation. + Initiative. + Teamwork. + Integrity. **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor of Science Degree with minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience. + 1 to 3 years’ experience in supervisory or relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. + Leadership skills in bringing the best out of people, managing work teams and fostering teamwork within the department. + - Ability to understand and communicate sampling regimes and plans to inspectors, as well as work out ad-hoc sampling plans. + - Practical experience in working in a fast-pace laboratory environment with tight datelines and able to solve problems in a speedy manner. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com