Total 4 job vacancies by 1003 Abbott Laboratories

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

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
• Vacation – 3 weeks 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 of 5%
• 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

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

The Opportunity

This Quality Training Specialist position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition Division.  This position could have some off shift requirements.

• Lead and support QA training requirements across the AN manufacturing site.
• Provide direction and guidance to the QA Training resources at the site.  Manages the team's workload and is responsible for performance management.
• Support the business by assessing the learning need and developing/modifying QA training materials in accordance with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate) principles.
• Apply Adult Learning Principles to QA course development.
• Develop QA training content and materials based on AN's learning methodology.
• Design and develop QA microlearning's, computer-based-training, instructor-led-training, job aides and other training support materials as needed.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide ongoing QA training support to the manufacturing site to ensure a compliant training requirements management system.  This includes QA onboarding and identification of site QA training needs.  Will support QA training needs related to CAPA and audit actions.
• Create, maintain and update User accounts and training assignments in the Learning Management System.
• Work closely with Division QA and site QA leadership to continuously improve QA training.
• Design, develop and deliver QA Training Courses/materials to meet business needs.
• Provide guidance and direction to QA training resources at the site.  Balances the teams workload and is responsible for performance management.
• Sets annual performance goals.  Identify barriers/obstacles to achieving agreed upon goals and escalate as needed to Regional QA Training Manager.
• Help to conduct QA training needs assessments and gap analysis.
• Help establish training effectiveness measures and evaluate QA training effectiveness.  Analyze data to drive continuous improvement of QA training content.
• Conduct business in a manner that will protect our product, our customers and our brand by complying with all applicable AQR and Division policies and procedures, EHS laws, as well as the Abbott Global and Technical Standards.
• Follow a structured approach to QA Training/Learning content/material development.
• Develop QA training in a variety of formats to support the business (i.e.; instructor-led-training, computer-based-training, training modules, microlearning’s, 1PLs, On-the-Job-Training (OJT) and competency assessments.
• Participate in Global and Site Cross-Functional Teams to assist with the development of global QA courses/training materials.  Helps to ensure applicability of new courses to the site.
• Working closely with Division QA, will help bring new technologies to QA training to help enhance/improve the learning process.  For example, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), hybrid learning.
• Interface with SMEs; business functional areas and site QA as necessary to design and develop QA training courses/materials.
• When needed, will help support Project Safeguard workstreams training requests.  Will translate identified training needs into QA training/learning solutions in line with project timelines.
• Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and implementation of continuous improvement in relation to QA training/learning materials/courses.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Education, Science Engineering, Human Resources, Business, or Instructional Design OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Nutrition or other FDA regulated industry.
• Experience developing training courses/materials, reviewing existing quality training courses.
• Experience utilizing word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Some knowledge of adult learning delivery techniques and general principles of adult learning a plus.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

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

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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.

Our location in Columbus, OH (High Rise Warehouse) currently has an opportunity for a Control Room Operator – 2nd Shift. With state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation, you will work with a team that’s dedicated to nourishing the world.

2nd Shift - Mondays - Fridays - 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM EST

WORKING AT ABBOTT:

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

• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st year is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

• Company Paid Pension Plan

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%

• 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

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

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Control Room Operator – 2nd Shift is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all efforts to assure the WMS (Warehouse Management System), EMS (Equipment Management System), and associated equipment are always operational. The position will work onsite at our Columbus, OH (High Rise Warehouse) location.

This position is critical to eliminate down time, maximize efficiency, and ensure that the plant finished goods inventory is accurate. The Control Room Operator is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all distribution center equipment and systems used to support the business. Additional objectives include validations/certification of the system and inventory, identifying and implementing changes to the system, catching picking errors, assisting with training, and performing operation activity to help the team when necessary. The Control Room Operator must maintain compliance to all applicable GMP, safety, and quality guidelines. The control room operator will serve as the liaison between Division and all other plant areas to coordinate systems project upkeep and trouble shooting.

• Create very accurate & legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all applicable systems with needed information, and safely and efficiently process pallets through the EMS system, including ensuring inventory is accurate when receiving product in to the WMS system (i.e. verifies the SKU, quantity, and lot number at each touch point)

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Certain errors could shut down the shipping function of the Distribution Center or in shipment of unreleased product. Keeping inventory valued at over $50MM accurate and ready for audit.

• Coordinate on time shipping of orders for approximately 55 truckloads per day at approximately $150,000 of value per load to assure that customer orders are met on time

• Act as the plant liaison for all communications on the Material Control systems. Retrieve and disseminate information as requested by the plant and division. Assist with completion of rework activity and pulling sample requests.

• Investigate and assist with the fix for computer system and radio frequency problems with the bar code readers

• Verify information between EMS and WMS match and where necessary troubleshoots and correct inventory discrepancies

• Assist with validation/VCR (Validation Change Request) details to assure computer system is properly validated and remains validated with any changes made

• The Control Room Operator is responsible for operational support during down time including loading, unloading, picking, and creating bills of lading (BOL’s)

• Some examples of the equipment and systems include but are not limited to the following: Operation of Power Industrial Equipment such as forklifts, Cranes, AGV’s, barcode scanners to manage inventory in the WMS (Cambar), BlueJay TMS (Transportation Management System), SAP, Security gates, cameras, ticket applicators, pallet invertors, and any other systems or equipment needed to meet the demands of the business

• Contact is made with Division Logistics, Division Customer Services, Division and Plant MIS, Inventory Accounting, Plant Logistics, Cambar (the software supplier) and other areas as needed to administer system upkeep

• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to all applicable safety guidelines. Must communicate safety and GMP concerns to Columbus Distribution Center leadership & follow up to assure the concerns are addressed.

• Accountable for performing tasks that need completed in a timely manner or need expedited. Must check e-mail at the start of each shift when possible to assure all directives are addressed. Must communicate to all shifts as to status of the business.

• Make decisions based on awareness of the area operations is necessary

• Accountable for complying with all applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott Nutritional Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines

• Travel as required, approximately 3%, including supplier visits

PAY & SHIFT: 

• This is a full-time hourly position with access to our company bene

• This is a 2nd Shift position. The schedule for this role is Mondays – Fridays from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM EST

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Prior job experience within warehousing operations

• Work sequence priorities may change with little notice, must be able to be flexible

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.)

• Ability to travel approximately 3%, including supplier visits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in business/technical field or equivalent education and experience

• 6 months or more of job experience within warehousing operations

• In-depth knowledge of all receiving/warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements which usually are obtained through on-the-job training

• Self-motivated and possess the ability to perform with minimum supervision

• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired (hand tools, wearing of full body harness, sit-down forklift, stand up pick vehicle, computer knowledge/skills). This position requires excellent written/verbal communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask, and being a very good team player.

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.

• Knowledge of finished goods inventory transactions and the WMS (Warehouse Management System).  Must also have knowledge of material moves, adjustments, and how it affects inventory accuracy.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

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

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

DIVISION:

LOCATION:

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

DIVISION:

LOCATION:

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

WORKING AT ABBOTT:

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• 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 OPPORTUNITY:

The Director of Technical Quality Support is responsible for directing a team of quality engineers focused on validation and design control of products and processes, including software and technical quality assurance personnel. Products include PC application software, mobile applications, embedded firmware and hardware products for medical monitoring systems, all digital and cloud products across Abbott’s portfolio. This role leads and directs activities associated with quality, regulatory, and compliance areas of Abbott. Responsible for developing a standard interpretation of regulations for Abbott, facilitating policy development and deployment to the divisions. Actively influence regulations through industry groups and other channels. Provide oversight for FDA communications regarding compliance issues. Provide strategic consulting for the division by interfacing directly with the divisions on policy development and deployment. Develop and assess key metrics. Provide senior management with impact of regulatory changes.

This role will provide oversight and management for the software (digital and embedded) and technical quality organization, ensuring that the quality system requirements for design, validation and qualification for product development and production are effectively established and maintained to meet regulatory requirements.

Work effectively with multiple different divisions and medical device technologies.

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Responsible for:

Quality assurance activities for software and firmware development for health care products, including both medical and non-medical applications

Quality assurance activities for hardware development for health care products.

Creating and maintaining an efficient, highly motivated, quality engineering organization.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:

• Provide overall direction and leadership for validation, design and qualification to assure product quality for application software, embedded firmware and hardware products for medical monitoring systems.
• Develop, implement and improve quality policies, processes and procedures, automated systems and reporting systems.
• Supports continuous product and process improvement through identifying major site quality risks and product quality metrics; leverages metrics to assist in shaping the strategy of the quality engineering department.
• The incumbent must understand the details of the areas involved. Possess strong leadership skills, an overall knowledge of healthcare industry regulations, ability to effectively negotiate and strong communication skills.
• Provide strategic consulting for programs being developed or implemented.
• Facilitate policy development and deployment throughout the corporation.
• Work to achieve program standardization between businesses.
• Develop and assess metrics for each center.
• Lead and facilitate implementation of new regulations.
• Train our various businesses on new requirements for compliance.
• Standardize approach to implementation of new regulations.
• Provide oversight of quality and compliance goals.
• Interface directly with the divisions on policy development and deployment
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Sets goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Develops process mitigation plans and strategies that are designed to mitigate the risks identified through the Risk Management process, including on-market risk evaluation and assessments. Making decisions on whether or not to take action on market to remedy non-conforming product on-market.
• Utilizes practical knowledge of software development and familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience with Agile/Lean software development lifecycle process
• Complies with worldwide regulations, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Assure line of communication with DVP QA and Senior Leaders on critical quality issues that may result in potential business interruption.
• Assure business continuity in leadership positions and critical roles through talent management planning and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or technical discipline or equivalent experience in software field.
• Master’s degree in a technical discipline ideal.
• Minimum 10 years in Progressive work experience in software related medical device or high technology industries. Minimum 10 years prior management experience.
• Requires technical background and direct experience of product development activities for software and/or hardware for leading edge medical devices.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively to ensure quality and compliance requirements are designed/built into the products.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to travel, including internationally >50% of time.

APPLY NOW:

Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 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

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

DIVISION:

LOCATION:

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: