Project Leader, Ingredient Supplier Quality - Columbus, OH

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 115,000 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®, and Glucerna® to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. Our Global Supplier Quality Assurance (GSQA) group in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for a Project Leader, Ingredient Supplier QA. The primary function of the GSQA group is to ensure a high-quality supply of incoming materials through evaluation, monitoring and development of Abbott Nutrition ingredient and packaging suppliers worldwide. GSQA is responsible for working and communicating with suppliers as part of an ongoing supplier management process. GSQA supports systems such as: supplier qualification, supplier development, supplier monitoring, and supplier event management. In addition, GSQA supports the plant quality assurance, operations and purchasing groups globally to ensure that incoming material documentation involving acceptance, testing/release, and CAPA are compliant to Corporate and regulatory requirements. WHAT YOULL DO The Project Leader, Ingredient Supplier QA will exhibit excellent communication and leadership skills and support the training and development of others in the department, along with our suppliers. The Project Leader will be expected to manage projects and responsibilities of a potentially complex nature, including: Support strategic projects and continuous improvement activities associated with department and organization initiatives and goals Maintain GSQA policies and procedures, ingredient specifications and acceptance plans, and ensure that these documents are current and compliant to internal policies and regulations Monitor supplier performance and initiate supplier improvement activities, when needed Ensure that proposed changes to supplier processes or ingredients are assessed, approved and compliant to specifications, and make changes when necessary Maintain/control the status of ingredient suppliers and support supplier certification program activities Lead ingredient supplier qualification and for-cause audits, as well as supplier assessments, and work with suppliers on continuous improvement activities, where needed Lead supplier event management activities to troubleshoot and resolve supplier processing or ingredient issues; support and influence suppliers to drive to root cause and implement effective CAPA when issues arise Provide support to AN manufacturing plants by resolving incoming material issues in a timely manner Qualify new suppliers/supplier locations This role will report to the North America Ingredient Sr. Regional Manager. The position will not have budget responsibilities or direct reports. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOULL BRING Required: Bachelors Degree in food science, physical or life science, engineering or related degree 3 years or more of experience in supplier quality assurance programs or related experience in operations or quality assurance in the food manufacturing industry Thorough knowledge of food manufacturing processes and quality assurance principles Technical understanding of different technologies, product quality systems and supplier programs, and be able to provide consultation and recommendations to help suppliers improve their performance Preferred: Master's Degree Ability to work independently and/or function with minimal supervision Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize/prioritize work, to meet deadlines and to prepare plans and reports Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and analytical thinking Ability to effectively organize and communicate technical information Ability to successfully interact and communicate with internal and external cross-functional teams, and all organizational levels Experience in performing/leading supplier audits and working independently through troubleshooting supplier issues Travel: 10% of the time WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 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 Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $68,000.00 $136,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours 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. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. 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