Quality Assurance Specialist - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

2d • $61,300 - $122,700 • 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

• Bachelor’s Degree but will consider equivalent work experience.
• Two years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance and/or Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Communicate effectively with people in Engineering, Manufacturing, Research and Development, Logistics, Material Control, and plant management.
• Knowledge of various plant processes in order to identify the causes of problems with product quality as well as potential concerns during product launches.
• Application of knowledge to solve problems with product quality.
• Sound technical judgment in reaching valid conclusions that will be regularly audited by Division and Corporate Auditors.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently with little Supervision and capable of driving actions forward to meet Plant deadlines for Project Goals.
• A good working knowledge of Low Acid Food Regulations, Infant Formula Regulations, Corporate Policies, Division Policies, Plant procedures and other governmental regulations affecting the manufacturing and distribution of the products produced in the plant is required for success in this position.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in a Technical area such as Engineering or Food Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs final audits on all batch nonconformances, initiates appropriate actions when required, and ensures the timely release of Finished Product shipments for all conforming materials.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving guidance documents and (Work Orders, Forms, Procedures, etc.) and supporting the overall Quality Systems Department.
• Assures that all documentation is in compliance with standards established by Abbott and other regulatory agencies before it is released for review and final approvals.
• Abilities to work with an experienced Sr. Project Leader, Quality Engineer, or Manager in identifying quality issues and approaches to their resolution.
• Addresses documentation concerns with Plant management.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system and providing support to Quality and Compliance Management to ensure Plant regulatory compliance.
• Participates in, and supports successful completion of regulatory Audits and assessments.
• Provide backup assistance in development and execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including tracking and trending and communication of NPI needs and/or trends to the leadership and support staff as appropriate.
• Assist with or develop master work orders, plant procedures, and Deviations as necessary in support of plant projects, new processes, and new packages.
• Accountable for meeting our 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

What This Job Offers

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