Plant Project Coordinator, Dryers (2Nd Shift) - Sturgis, Mi Plant

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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 WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Plant Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing support and / or oversight in the Manufacturing areas as related to capital projects, process improvement, new product introduction, MUV, MITS, system controls, technical troubleshooting, data collection, and root cause/corrective action investigations.

• Be required to interact and communicate extensively with both division and plant support personnel (Microbiology, Site Leadership, Engineering, PR&D, R&D, Packaging Development, Maintenance, Safety, QA, and Technical Training) to assure that projects and/or issues are addressed with little-to-no impact to manufacturing productivity
• Be the key primary resource and point of contact during regulatory audits from FDA, OSHA, AQR, and MDA
• Coordinate activities associated with conducting Engineering Studies pertaining to equipment, ingredients, processing, and procedural changes within the respective Department
• Conduct area audits to ensure the facility, equipment, and processes for their department meets the needs of the business
• Submit, track and monitor execution of work orders, PM’s, and repairs
• Interface and coordinate plans between operations (Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering) and specific support groups required for introduction of equipment, material, or product changes
• Coordinate activities with the Production Cleaning Team to maintain area sanitation
• Audit Work Orders and work with Quality Systems to coordinate necessary edits
• Support and lead process improvement and technical troubleshooting/corrective action initiatives
• Support department supervisors in their absence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• High School Diploma
• Computer skills necessary to perform the task associated with the job responsibilities including the development of necessary training and job aids as needed
• Operational experience in a manufacturing setting

Preferred

• Relevant technical expertise
• 3-5 years of Processing/Drying/Powder Packaging experience

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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