Do work that matters. Work in Abbott as a Shift Technician Supervisor

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Abbott Diagnostics Technologies AS (ATN) is part of Abbott Diagnostics, bringing together 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 Shift Technician Supervisor is within our Cardiometabolic Unit located in Oslo, Norway. This role will contribute to develop, implement and maintain a maintenance function that ensures the required availability and quality for production equipment in ATN. This responsibility comprises identification of required competence as well as establishing of philosophy and procedures for maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies and procedures. 
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of applicable Quality Processes as per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies. 
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices. 
• Responsibility to understand and maintain awareness of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job. 
• Prepare procedures and systems for maintenance of production equipment
• Define strategy and procedures for spare parts inventory
• Keep in close contact with all production departments in order for them to carry out their planned work
• Plan and execute maintenance tasks
• Participate in contingency plan for production in accordance with current shift systems
• Assist in the installation of new production equipment
• Training of production operators and maintenance technicians
• Participate as a technical manager in heavy machinery and equipment projects
• Personnel responsibility for the Shift Technician group
• Manage performance of staff towards department and company goals, including feedback on performance, appraisals, recommendations for merit increases or necessary disciplinary actions, communication to employees on performance, training etc.
• Responsibility for specific tasks will be reflected in the employee’s training plan

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma (eksamen artium) or vocational education (yrkesfaglig utdanning), incl. 3-5 years of experience in relevant field
• Knowledge of the operation of production equipment and technical plants
• Electrical and mechanical skills
• General computer skills 

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good communication skills in writing and orally, both in Norwegian and English
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and driven personality
• Good management skills