Project Manager- Operations- Casa Grande, Az

ABOUT ABBOTT

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.

Casa Grande, Arizona, is one of six Abbott nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., with about half of its products exported around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 600 that works together to help nourish the world.  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• Fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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.
•  The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This critical position has high visibility and opportunities for collaboration with plant leadership. This role is a key contributor to strategic direction for the long-term planning of the plant.  Working under general supervision, provides analysis to Scheduling and Inventory team members and key plant stakeholders which supports the company's capacity, financial and inventory initiatives. Also under general supervision learns the role of the plant scheduler in order to provide team and plant support in the absence of the plant scheduler.

• Collaborate and provide data to assist with scheduling and product line operational decisions to support some or all of the following initiatives:
  • Increase filling line and processing capacities through capture and analysis of operations data
  • Identify new sources of data and as appropriate suggest new tools for analysis
  • Reduce inventory levels without decreasing customer service levels

• Investigate and analyze the various requests and understand the potential downstream implications to all applications.
• Monitors and analyzes supplier performance indicators in order to proactively identify potential supply problems.
• Support the calculation, analysis and publishing of key metrics on a monthly basis as well as working toward performance improvements.
• Identify and participate in process improvement projects that increase customer service levels, improve product flows, minimize supply chain costs and improve asset management.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Understand and apply knowledge of manufacturing systems, incorporates manufacturing requirements.
• Learn and perform Scheduling duties as required.  Responsibilities to include some or all of the following:
  • Analyze planning requirements from Division Production Planning and initiate appropriate action to create the master schedule to include non-commercial demands also.
  • Schedule Manufacturing Operation to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.
  • Strive to minimize changes within the planning window in order to ensure availability of raw materials and to minimize negative impact on manufacturing.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensures product is available to the customer.

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's Degree: BA or BS plus 2-5 years of related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work 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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Abbott is a veteran / US military-friendly employer.

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