Abbott
healthcare
DirectorOperations
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“Director Operations at Abbott. Skills: end-to-end manufacturing operations, operational excellence, supply continuity, quality compliance, strategic transformation. Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across two sites. Drive operational excellence, supply continuity, quality compliance”
What You'll Achieve.
assure the production and supply of ~70 SKUs; meet plan objectives; ensure delivery of business objectives; ensure strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results; meet and exceed quality and delivery standards; Deliver and improve site performance; Ensuring consistent performance, quality, and compliance; Ensuring strict adherence to cGMP, EHS, and Abbott’s global standards; Aligning production with commercial demand; ensuring supply continuity; Driving cost optimization while maintaining quality and compliance; Fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and safety-focused culture
Industry & Context.
take corrective actions as necessary; implement corrective actions; resolve quality issues; resolve complex quality issues; develop mitigation strategies
works out of our Indonesia manufacturing sites (Landhi & Korangi), Indonesia manufacturing sites
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or Science-related field, Minimum 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, plant operations, or supply chain leadership, operational and business acumen, including P&L ownership, Experience managing regulated environments (cGMP, EHS)
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across two sites
Drive operational excellence
Oversee a workforce of ~200 employees
Ensure delivery of ~70 SKUs
Provide strategic direction and lead operations
Collaborate with Divisional functions and regional commercial
Assure the production and supply of ~70 SKUs
Drive strategic performance improvement
Ensure alignment with local regulations
Champion new product launches and cost optimization
Set priorities and strategies
Monitor actual vs. planned operations
Take corrective actions as necessary
Define operational strategy and priorities
Monitor performance against targets
Implement corrective actions to ensure delivery
Understand business imperatives
Determine strategic direction for site
Translate strategic priorities into operational execution
Ensure strategic priorities yield results
including supply planning
Manage interactions with demand management
Manage complex quality problems
Monitor and control operating expenses
Manage and optimize product costing
Drive cost-efficiency initiatives
Champion continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure provision of necessary training and resources
Ensure timely fulfilment of production targets
Meet and exceed quality and delivery standards
Assure adherence to cGMP
and regulatory requirements
Ensure products manufactured under cGMP requirements
Ensure timely execution of validation and calibration
Provide strategic direction to divisional team
Partner with commercial
Resolve quality issues and support market readiness
Coordinate with Quality information feedback
Resolve quality problems and disposition nonconforming issues
Ensure products manufactured under controlled environment
Maintain a safe work-place
Deliver and improve site performance
Ensure consistent performance
Manage currently 66 SKUs
Align production with commercial demand
Ensure supply continuity
Drive cost optimization
Lead workforce planning
and capability building
Foster a high-performance
and safety-focused culture
Implement lean manufacturing and digital transformation initiatives
Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders
Make high-impact decisions with limited information
Anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Divisional functions and regional commercial; Partner with commercial, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply chain & procurement; Coordinate with Quality information feedback with QA; Coordinate with QA, Regulatory and Materials Management; Coordinating with internal teams (QA, Regulatory, Commercial) and external stakeholders
Process & Methodology
strategic transformation, expansion project
Full Job Description
## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **Established Pharmaceuticals** We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory. ## **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Indonesia manufacturing sites (Landhi & Korangi) within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD). As the Operations Director, you will lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across two sites, driving operational excellence, supply continuity, quality compliance, and strategic transformation. You will oversee a workforce of ~200 employees and ensure delivery of ~70 SKUs, supporting both local and export markets. ## **What You’ll Do** * Provide strategic direction and lead end-to-end operations across two manufacturing sites (Landhi & Korangi), encompassing Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, EHS, Administration, and Security. * Collaborate with Divisional functions and regional commercial to assure the production and supply of ~70 SKUs with an annual throughput of ~$44MM and business value of ~$33MM. * Drive strategic performance improvement across multiple shift operation with ~200 employees. * Ensure alignment with local regulations, cGMP, EHS, and Abbott’s global quality standards. * Champion new product launches and cost optimization and growth initiatives of the Indonesian and export business including internalization. * Set priorities and strategies: Monitor actual vs. planned operations, take corrective actions as necessary to meet plan objectives. Accou
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