JOB DESCRIPTION:The Opportunity This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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.
For over 70 years, Abbott's
Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you'll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.
What You'll Work On - This position is on 1st shift; however, is responsible for the Incoming Lab's 3-shift operation.
- Direct Reports: 3-5 individuals. The team implements, maintains, and executes the receipt, sampling and testing of incoming materials for production use (raw ingredients and packaging material commodities).
- Supervise technicians to ensure timely and accurate receipt, sampling and testing of incoming materials and maintain adequate production support.
- Assure completion of required training per training manual; assure new hire personnel are properly trained in procedures, test methods and safety practices.
- Train in all incoming testing methods and other processes to support the team with direct activity as needed to support the business needs.
- Other responsibilities include troubleshooting, project work, proficiency testing, technician training and auditing methods, procedure reviews, vendor audits, technician performance reviews and budget planning/management.
- Supervise the coordination of material holds and isolations.
- Direct liaison with suppliers, Global Supplier Quality Assurance (GSQA) and Regional Incoming Quality Assurance (RIQA).
- Works directly with GSQA and RIQA on vendor issues.
- Maintain contact with the vendors who supply materials, keeping track of vendor performance, dispositioning nonconforming materials and vendor (CAPA) for all nonconformances.
- Responsible for maintaining good working relationships with vendors, tracking vendor performance and address any performance issues with the vendor and following up on vendor corrective actions.
- Prepare and coordinate corrective action program for sanitation, GMP, compliance and safety audits.
- Tracks destructs for raw ingredients and packaging commodities on a monthly basis
- Assists the lab manager with the Incoming Material budget and planning the department Long Range Plan (LRP).
You will be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications- High School Diploma/GED
- 2+ years' work experience in a laboratory in a regulated industry or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Computer skills (MS Office)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Time management skills; priority management skills
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Science or Food Technology
- 1+ years' experience in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
- Experience working in a laboratory in a regulated manufacturing work environment with emphasis on infant formula manufacturing experience
Apply Now * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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 $61,300.00 - $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Operations Quality
DIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:United States > Sturgis : Building 12
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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)
