Quality Assurance Specialist - Sturgis, Mi Plant

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 Quality Assurance Specialist identifies all batch nonconformances for final audit/review and initiates appropriate actions for those non-conformances when needed, and issues Finished Product shipping releases in a timely manner for all conforming material goods.

• Responsible for maintaining and improving guidance documents and (Work Orders, Forms, Procedures, etc.) and supporting the overall Quality Systems Department.
• Assures that all documentation is in compliance with standards established by Abbott and other regulatory agencies before it is released for review and final approvals.
• Abilities to work with an experienced Sr. Project Leader, Quality Engineer, or Manager in identifying quality issues and approaches to their resolution.
• Addresses documentation concerns with Plant management.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system and providing support to Quality and Compliance Management to ensure Plant regulatory compliance.
• Participates in, and supports successful completion of regulatory Audits and assessments.
• Provide backup assistance in development and execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including tracking and trending and communication of NPI needs and/or trends to the leadership and support staff as appropriate.
• Assist with or develop master work orders, plant procedures, and Deviations as necessary in support of plant projects, new processes, and new packages.

You'll also be accountable for providing excellent customer service to the production teams and meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree but will consider equivalent work experience.
• Two years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance and/or Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Communicate effectively with people in Engineering, Manufacturing, Research and Development, Logistics, Material Control, and plant management.
• Knowledge of various plant processes in order to identify the causes of problems with product quality as well as potential concerns during product launches.
• Application of knowledge to solve problems with product quality is required.
• Sound technical judgment in reaching valid conclusions that will be regularly audited by Division and Corporate Auditors.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently with little Supervision and capable of driving actions forward to meet Plant deadlines for Project Goals.
• A good working knowledge of Low Acid Food Regulations, Infant Formula Regulations, Corporate Policies, Division Policies, Plant procedures and other governmental regulations affecting the manufacturing and distribution of the products produced in the plant is required for success in this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a Technical area such as Engineering or Food Science preferred.

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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The base pay for this position is
$57,300.00 - $114,700.00
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 19
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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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