Abbott

Calibration Coordinator - Altavista, VA Plant

Abbott$61K — $122K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical diploma or equivalent experience in calibration
  • Minimum 2 years in calibration or related fields
  • Proficient with program management tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Maximo, Cognos)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Administrative and technical capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Organize and coordinate the calibration program
  • Serve as the primary liaison for Corporate Metrology
  • Monitor calibration policies and ensure compliance
  • Review and approve calibration specifications
  • Trend calibration status for management review
  • Address Out of Tolerance reports and ensure timely closure
  • Coordinate projects across departments for successful implementation

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits for families
  • Support for education and professional development
  • Diverse opportunities for career advancement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Team-oriented work environment
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Calibration Coordinator

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you're part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On
  • Organize/coordinate calibration program
  • Act as primary liaison with Corporate Metrology to the division/site
  • Monitor/control calibration program policy and procedures and verify other requirements are met.
  • Review/approve calibration specifications against product/process specifications (e.g. assigned accuracy, tolerances, calibration interval, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Plant operation and requirements
  • Knowledge of Quality systems
  • Assist equipment owners with selection, inclusion/exclusion into the calibration program and instrument specification criteria
  • Track/trend calibration status and metrics for management review/reporting
  • Review/write OOT (Out of Tolerance) investigations and related corrective/preventative actions
  • Address Past due Out of Tolerance Report
  • Track out of tolerance reports for closure in 30 days
  • Document meeting minutes, action lists, and open issues.
  • Responsible for project planning and execution by coordinating activities across all the departments for the success and timely implementation of change to product, meeting Division business strategies.
  • Document and coordinate instruments that require calibration with outside vendors.
  • Define, plan, coordinate and integrate activities associated with upgrades/changes to existing products and instrumentations.
  • Responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the quality system.
  • Participate in the development of the corrective action that relates to calibration identified because of an ER/CAPA or audit investigation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management


You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications
  • Technical Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience (this is reasonable)
  • Minimum 2 years of calibration or related experience
  • Knowledge of program management tools such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Maximo, and Cognos
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
  • Administrative and technical skills


Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

The base pay for this position is
$29.55 - $59.05/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United States > Altavista : Building 1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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