Abbott

Compliance Specialist

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology or Chemistry
  • 2 years in a similar compliance position OR 3 years in food manufacturing/pharma
  • Experience with quality management systems
  • Knowledge of auditing standards and practices
  • Familiarity with GMP/HACCP regulations

Responsibilities

  • Perform internal audits as Lead Auditor and guide external audits
  • Monitor developments in laws, regulations, and quality standards
  • Collaborate with training team to update policies and procedures
  • Incorporate audit findings into site health plans and reporting
  • Manage updates on new regulations and certification statuses
  • Develop and maintain pest control and food safety programs
  • Oversee internal audit programs and integrate quality systems

Benefits

  • Full benefits package including health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work hours
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

QA Compliance is responsible for maintaining and strengthening the Quality management system so that Abbott Laboratories meets the standard. The Compliance team manages the documentation system, systems for food safety and laboratory quality, internal and external audit programs, pest control and sanitation program and stakeholders for governmental law and legislation. The Compliance Coordinator develops and keeps all Quality management system.

The Opportunity

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.

in line with relevant laws & regulations through audit reporting and corrective actions, validation and verifications and sanitation program administration. The compliance coordinator focuses on development of quality systems including coordination and implementation of new and existing processes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform internal audits as Lead Auditor and guides external audits of various Governments, bodies and internal supervisors from an audit readiness standpoint. Including the interfacing with the auditing bodies. (15%)
  • Monitoring developments in relevant laws & regulations (GMP/HACCP) and standards for new applications in Quality management systems at Abbott Laboratories. (20%)
  • Work with training team to roll out updates to polices, practices and procedures. (10%)
  • Incorporates action plans from the Self inspection, TZO/5S and GMP audits for the overall site health plan and follow up metrics reporting monthly. This includes escalation items which need follow up after due dates are not met within defined timelines. (20%)
  • Responsible for site updates on new regulations for all applicable countries, identity preserved status (Halal, Kosher) and implement through procedure review and updates. (10%)
  • Develop and maintain the following systems: pest control, internal audit program, food safety program, master sanitation or GMP and POP workstreams with integrated into quality systems (25%)


EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology or Chemistry related.
  • Minimum 2 years in a similar position or
  • Minimum 3 years in food manufacturing/pharma


The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 - $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United States > Altavista : Building 1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

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)

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Net Income
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Founded
1944
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+15.6%
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