Material Control – Front Line Leader – Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott • Casa Grande, AZ

3d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide oversight and direction for site Material Control operations to achieve and maintain the highest standards of quality, customer satisfaction, delivery, service and manufacturing capability to accomplish site goals at competitive costs. 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 Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree – Business, Operations Science
• Minimum 1 year Experience with the regulatory standards and requirements for a food manufacturing environment is required
• Minimum 5 years Experience supporting manufacturing is required
• Experience of people leadership is required

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to all applicable business policies, laws and regulations, inclusive of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, and processes.
• Attract, develop and retain a diverse qualified staff through effective training, development, succession planning strategies and ongoing performance feedback.
• Drive a culture of engagement and inclusivity throughout the organization through clear communication, collaboration and recognition.
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, and planning teams to deliver products on time and in full while achieving site volume and inventory targets.
• Oversee site scheduling to balance customer demand, operational priorities, and capacity constraints.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain continuity of supply.
• Ensure alignment of product mix, line performance, and scheduling efficiency within site Sales Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Manage departmental budgets and key performance indicators for raw material days on hand and safety stock, inventory accuracy, supplier delivery performance, manufacturing capacity, and new product introduction milestones.
• Plan, direct, and oversee raw materials planning and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials and supporting current and future business needs.
• Model and drive continuous improvement programs utilizing operational excellence and common tools (e.g. Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (RCA)) and methodologies in processes and procedures within the department.
• Align teams to site and division strategies via Management Operating System (MOS) and other forms of communications.
• Oversight of site foreign trade zone operation and compliance in partnership with division stakeholders.
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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 bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level