Technical Document Coordinator - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

2d • 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 / GED
• 2+ years' relevant experience in a related area such as Operations, Technical Services, or Quality in a healthcare industry.
• Writing, editing and managing engineering and technical documentation utilized in the development of new products and improvement of existing products.
• Developing spreadsheets or databases for the capture, assembly, and graphical presentation of metrics is required.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of personal computer software programs in Windows environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, writing, technical communications or engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of division products and Quality systems, system linkages and quality measures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive risk assessments for all contractor work performed within the facility, including mitigation strategies for both personnel and product safety.
• Support the assessment and mitigation of safety risks associated with construction activities and major maintenance work.
• Ensure contractor activities meet all Abbott, division, plant, and regulatory EHS, food safety, and quality requirements.
• Facilitates communication between external contractors and Abbott personnel.
• Communicate daily with operations, maintenance, engineering, and support teams to align on planned contractor activities.
• Aligns contractor coordinator assignments to ensure adequate coverage, efficient workflows, and alignment with plant priorities.
• Participate in and contribute to Tier 1 Meetings, Contractor Meetings, and Tier 2 Meetings, as required.
• Support overall plant operations through accurate documentation, effective communication, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Identify gaps or risks in contractor processes and escalate concerns appropriately.
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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, incentives and retirement plan
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• 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 and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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