Project Coordinator - Columbus, OH

Abbott • Columbus, OH

1d • $61,300 - $122,700

About The Position

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.Our 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®, Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: A 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 and incentives Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com Project Coordinator Manages the development and implementation process of Abbott’s (ANSC) products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products. The Packaging Operations Project Manager is responsible for supporting capital packaging initiatives, maintaining accurate packaging documentation, and leading moderate‑scope projects that impact U.S. and international manufacturing sites. This role combines project management, packaging systems oversight, data accuracy, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure high‑quality execution of packaging‑related activities across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 3+ yrs experience in project management and or engineering

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Packaging Specifications and Packaging Bills of Materials (PBOMs) for U.S. and international manufacturing sites.
• Allocate approximately 50% of time to PBOM/specification updates and 50% to managing packaging commodity PIERs.
• Update packaging details for new or revised labels and support label‑only projects in collaboration with Labeling Services.
• Process PBOM changes in DevEx for all U.S. plants when labels or commodities are modified or added.
• Serve as an admin approver for new or updated packaging commodities, ensuring specification accuracy, complete documentation, and correct routing.
• Ensure consistent use, integrity, and performance of the DevEx packaging system.
• Conduct PBOM and specification audits for compliance and prepare associated metrics.
• Discontinue PBOMs based on shelf‑life reports and remove outdated packaging specifications no longer in use or not on the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Retrieve archived packaging documents and project records from the Record Information Management System (RIMs).
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for enhancements to the DevEx PBOM and packaging specification system.
• Partner with manufacturing sites in Altavista (VA), Casa Grande (AZ), and Columbus (OH) and other Abbott US sites to update PBOMs for New Product Innovation (NPI) initiatives.
• Manage Packaging Operations Capital Projects under $250M, including preparing and submitting capital request expenditures (RCEs) and securing funding.
• Manage the Maintenance Budget for supplier molds and tooling.
• Support display packaging price justifications using Salesforce.
• Estimate project scope, effort, and resource needs using established project management tools and methodologies.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets using tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Lead project execution by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing contingency plans.
• Ensure project quality through standard development practices and collaboration with SQA on quality plans.
• Prepare project status reports and participate in internal and customer update meetings.
• Address and resolve project issues in partnership with team members and key stakeholders.
• Provide project management guidance and mentorship to junior project leaders and individual contributors.
• Engage in professional development through participation in industry organizations, conferences, and training.
• Cultivate strong internal networks and begin developing external connections to support project objectives.
• Lead moderate‑scope project teams and provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced staff.
• Exercise sound judgment within defined decision‑making parameters and effectively prioritize daily work.
• Understand the impact of decisions on project timelines and resource allocation.

Benefits

• A 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 and incentives
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees