Plant Analytical Lab Manager - Virginia Plant

Abbott • Altavista, VA

13d • 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

• Bachelors Degree Chemistry or closely related area
• Statistical applications (4-6 years of experience)
• Supervisory/leadership (2-4 years of experience)
• Combined years of experience 7 years

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree Chemistry (preferred but not required)
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Knowledge of food processing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality assurance dept.
• Assure that all ingredient, in-process, finished product, packaging and environmental testing is performed according to established requirements and that all results are compared to specific standards.
• Ensure adequate training and direction for all subordinates.
• Review non-conformances that impact the Analytical and Incoming Materials labs and provide recommendations and corrective action.
• Comply with Infant Formula regulatory requirements, assuring that all analytical testing conforms to these regulations and results meet the required nutrient levels.
• Manage the financial needs of the Analytical and Incoming Materials labs, such as headcount, expense, capital requirements, etc.
• Strive for improved efficiency and effectiveness of analytical and incoming materials testing procedures and their impact on production operations.
• Manage human resources in the Analytical and Incoming Materials labs, including employee development, employee counseling, hiring, firing, etc.
• 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 - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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