Compliance Manager - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ

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: Plant Quality Compliance Manager The Plant Quality Compliance Manager leads all plantlevel quality and compliance activities to ensure alignment with GMPs, FDA regulations, and applicable regulatory standards. This role provides leadership to plant teams, ensures effective execution of CAPAs, maintains audit readiness, and serves as the SQF Practitioner and HACCP Coordinator. The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives and elevates compliance risks and trends to plant and divisional leadership. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona 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. Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbotts leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But were more than just a company, were a family. Working here youll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide. What Youll Work On Own plantwide compliance with GMPs, FDA regulations, and applicable federal and state requirements. Serve as the primary site contact for FDA, SQF, Kosher, Halal, thirdparty, corporate, and divisional audits. Lead audit preparation, execution, and closeoutensuring the site is always auditready. Drive effective, timely CAPA execution, ensuring corrective actions are sustainable and globally applied. Monitor industry and FDA trends to continuously strengthen cGMP maturity. Serve as the Plant SQF Practitioner and HACCP Coordinator. Own the development, maintenance, validation, and verification of the HACCP program, prerequisite programs, and critical control measures. Review and approve plant documentation changes for SQF and food safety impact. Ensure regulatory requirements such as Low Acid Foods, Infant Formula regulations, Kosher, and Halal are robustly implemented. Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to embed Business Excellence and continuous improvement into plant systems. Support lean, effective processes that reduce waste, improve compliance, and drive productivity. Elevate issues and risks early, ensuring leadership has clear visibility and actionable solutions. Build, coach, and mentor a highperforming quality team. Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development. Foster a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and quality ownership at all levels. Collaborate with Corporate and Divisional QA, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Purchasing. Provide technical guidance to ensure projects launch on time, with minimal rework and maximum compliance. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree (BS or BA). 4+ years experience in food processing or manufacturing. 4+ years experience with federal and state regulations, documentation systems, and statistical applications. 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Working knowledge of Low Acid Food regulations, Infant Formula regulations, Kosher and Halal requirements, and other relevant regulatory standards. 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) Apply Now 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. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Casa Grande : Plant 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), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment 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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