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At Abbott, you can do meaningful work, grow, learn, take care of yourself and your loved ones, be your authentic self, and live a full life.
You'll have access to:
* Career Development: Opportunities to advance your career within an international company.
* Benefits Package: A comprehensive pension and family healthcare plan.
* Recognition: We're recognized globally as a great place to work and have been named one of the most admired companies by Fortune.
* Diversity and Inclusion: We're known for being one of the best big companies to work for, especially for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Purpose of the Job:
The main responsibility of the MES/Software Team Lead is to oversee a team of MES Engineers, ensuring the planning, execution, and delivery of MES projects while maintaining compliance with Quality and Regulatory requirements.
The MES Team Lead will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and excellence, ensuring our site delivers safe and effective products using our MES System that meet customer needs while maintaining compliance.
Major Responsibilities:
* Provide support on all activities related to the MES application onsite (POMsNet).
* Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, and Quality leaders to ensure efficient and effective MES site support.
* Establish goals, schedules, and timetables for MES activities with the Sensor Engineering Manager and the site leadership team.
* Lead MES projects from initiation to completion, managing scope, schedule, and resources.
* Validate new recipes, changes to recipes, and new machine integrations, configurations, and peripheral devices setups.
* Coordinate with stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives.
* Implement best practices and standards for MES implementation and validation.
* Provide leadership and guidance to the MES team members, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
* Coach and mentor the MES team, emphasizing continual operational improvements and employee development.
* Work collaboratively with other sites and functions within the division to develop and deploy best practices in relation to the MES system.
* Ensure the department conducts business in a manner protective of human health, safety, and the environment.
* Comply with applicable Site, Divisional, and Corporate Policies and perform other duties as assigned by management.
Education & Competencies:
* A relevant third-level qualification in Computing, Science, or Engineering.
* Experience as an MES Recipe Author is highly advantageous.
* Demonstrated experience leading MES projects from Design to Qualification, including direct experience with MES validation and determining MES validation approach.
* A strong understanding of MES systems, including electronic batch records and production floor equipment integration.
* Experience with ERP systems POMsNet, preferably, and integrations with applications such as SAP, OSI-PI, Kepware are advantageous, along with experience in Oracle Databases and SQL scripting.
* Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively and problem-solving expertise.
* Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
* Strong communication skills to synthesize complex issues and communicate them simply.
* Yellow/Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.
* Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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