AbbVie: Production Specialist I — North Chicago, IL, United States

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical business focused on discovering and delivering medicines and related health solutions. Its employer introduction identifies immunology, oncology and neuroscience among its therapeutic areas, alongside the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The organisation's stated mission connects current health problems with the development of treatments for future medical needs. Its activities therefore have both scientific and product-delivery dimensions, with different functions supporting research, medicines and services within the named therapeutic and aesthetics areas.

The position and its setting

AbbVie lists Production Specialist I in North Chicago, IL, United States, under reference R00152628. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Brands: AbbVie

Responsibilities and work described

• The Production Specialist I will work in a high performing and fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation
• He or she will support setup, changeover and packaging of pharmaceutical products
• He or she will be expected to contribute to and build a team environment by working together with his or her peers daily on a finishing line
• He or she will be responsible for creating a quality-focused environment by motivating/influencing others and always driving for excellence within his or her team
• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and guidelines, and facilitate a proactive safety culture
• Use Abbvie approved tools for the job to minimize the introduction of extraneous matter into the packaging process
• Execution: all housekeeping cleans on the finishing lines
• Able to complete line clearances for lot and list changes and perform blowing of the finishing line/equipment on 1-2 value stream(s)
• Support: setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging area within 1-2 value stream(s)
• Servicing and operating automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product on value stream(s) with the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Execution: Quality impactful tasks throughout the production run, including but not limited to challenges, parameters, pulling samples, in-process checks and bulk/commodity accountability
• Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor
• Escalate higher level safety, quality, technical and operating issues in a timely manner to the appropriate groups
• Communicate and drive improvement opportunities through cross functional teams
• Works closely with the production schedule and understands line priorities while working with minimal/limited supervision
• Troubleshoots minor equipment related issues and performs minor adjustments to improve equipment efficiencies

Essential requirements and candidate background

• High school education or equivalent
• Demonstrated focus and understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures
• Communicate issues to appropriate engineering and mechanical team required
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications required
• Requires standing up to 8-12hs per day and lifting up to 25 pounds
• Work 40 to 48 hours per week and may work as many as 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude preferred
• Technical certificate or degree preferred
• Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO preferred
• Knowledge: related cGMP requirements and procedures is preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: North Chicago, IL, United States

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Production Specialist I vacancy is not an offer for reference R00152628; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to AbbVie

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official AbbVie posting below and match the title and reference R00152628.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the North Chicago, IL, United States position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: SAP

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Relevant skills

• SAP
• manufacturing
• safety management
• pharmacy
• housekeeping
• problem resolution
• compliance