Plant Project Coordinator, Dryers (3rd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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. For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Computer skills necessary to perform the task associated with the job responsibilities including the development of necessary training and job aids as needed.
• Operational experience in a manufacturing setting.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant technical expertise
• 3-5 years of Processing/Drying/Powder Packaging experience

Responsibilities

• Providing support and/or oversight in the Manufacturing areas as related to capital projects, process improvement, new product introduction, MUV, MITS, system controls, technical troubleshooting, data collection, and root cause/corrective action investigations.
• Interacting and communicating extensively with both division and plant support personnel (Microbiology, Site Leadership, Engineering, PR&D, R&D, Packaging Development, Maintenance, Safety, QA, and Technical Training) to assure that projects and/or issues are addressed with little-to-no impact to manufacturing productivity.
• Being the key primary resource and point of contact during regulatory audits from FDA, OSHA, AQR, and MDA.
• Coordinating activities associated with conducting Engineering Studies pertaining to equipment, ingredients, processing, and procedural changes within the respective Department.
• Conducting area audits to ensure the facility, equipment, and processes for their department meets the needs of the business.
• Submitting, tracking and monitoring execution of work orders, PM’s, and repairs.
• Interfacing and coordinating plans between operations (Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering) and specific support groups required for introduction of equipment, material, or product changes.
• Coordinating activities with the Production Cleaning Team to maintain area sanitation.
• Auditing Work Orders and working with Quality Systems to coordinate necessary edits.
• Supporting and leading process improvement and technical troubleshooting/corrective action initiatives.
• Supporting department supervisors in their absence.
• Meeting compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• the Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• HIP PPO medical plan (free coverage for the next calendar year after completing a short wellness assessment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees