Associate Project Leader, Ingredient Supplier QA - Columbus, OH

Abbott • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Abbott 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 an Associate 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 Abbott Nutrition manufacturing site quality assurance, operations and purchasing groups globally to ensure that incoming material documentation involving acceptance, testing/release, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) are compliant to corporate and regulatory requirements.
The Associate Project Leader, Ingredient Supplier QA will exhibit excellent communication and leadership skills. The Associate Project Leader will be expected to manage projects and responsibilities of a potentially complex nature

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical or life science, engineering, or related degree
• 1 year or more of experience in supplier quality assurance programs or related experience in operations or quality assurance
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Food industry experience, including thorough knowledge of food manufacturing processes and quality assurance principles
• 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

Responsibilities

• Qualify ingredient supplier/supplier locations for Abbott Nutrition manufacturing sites and third-party manufacturers
• Support strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and organizational objectives
• Manage supplier approval status and certification activities
• Maintain GSQA policies and procedures, and ingredient specifications and acceptance plans

Benefits

• 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 plan.
• 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 + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees