Calibration Coordinator - Altavista, VA Plant

Abbott • Altavista, VA

1d • $30 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.
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.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 2 years of calibration or related experience
• Knowledge of program management tools such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Maximo, and Cognos
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Administrative and technical skills

Responsibilities

• Organize/coordinate calibration program
• Act as primary liaison with Corporate Metrology to the division/site
• Monitor/control calibration program policy and procedures and verify other requirements are met.
• Review/approve calibration specifications against product/process specifications (e.g. assigned accuracy, tolerances, calibration interval, etc.).
• Knowledge of Plant operation and requirements
• Knowledge of Quality systems
• Assist equipment owners with selection, inclusion/exclusion into the calibration program and instrument specification criteria
• Track/trend calibration status and metrics for management review/reporting
• Review/write OOT (Out of Tolerance) investigations and related corrective/preventative actions
• Address Past due Out of Tolerance Report
• Track out of tolerance reports for closure in 30 days
• Document meeting minutes, action lists, and open issues.
• Responsible for project planning and execution by coordinating activities across all the departments for the success and timely implementation of change to product, meeting Division business strategies.
• Document and coordinate instruments that require calibration with outside vendors.
• Define, plan, coordinate and integrate activities associated with upgrades/changes to existing products and instrumentations.
• Responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Participate in the development of the corrective action that relates to calibration identified because of an ER/CAPA or audit investigation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Accountable for meeting compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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
• FreeU education benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree