Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant 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.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidaysRetiree Healthcare programRobust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchTuition 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 communitiesA 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the IMI (Incoming Materials Inspection) Supervisor, you are responsible for the overall results for a single shift of a 7-day, multi-shift laboratory operation that implements, maintains, and executes the receipt, sampling and testing of incoming materials for production (raw ingredients and packaging material commodities).

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Drive a culture of engagement; developing the IMI lab personnel; champion positive employee relations; maintain a high-profile presence in the lab; model regular and open communications; and encourage knowledge sharing and the open exchange of ideas.Maintain contact with the vendors who supply these materials, keeping track of vendor performance, dispositioning nonconforming materials and vendor (CAPA) for all nonconformances, and communicating into Abbott Division teams. Secure appropriate training; assures completion of required training per training manual; ongoing computer-based training; assures new hire personnel are properly trained in procedures, test methods, and safety practices.Direct liaison with suppliers, Global Supplier Quality Assurance (GSQA) and Regional Incoming Quality Assurance (RIQA). Responsible for maintaining good working relationships with vendors, tracking vendor performance and address any performance issues with the vendor and following up on vendor corrective actions. Works directly with GSQA, and RIQA on vendor issues.Supervise technicians to assure timely and accurate receipt, sampling and testing of incoming materials and maintains adequate production support.Model behaviors that support a continuously improving EHS (Environmental, Health, Safety) culture by engaging with employee, coach and direct individuals to deliver EHS performance for themselves, their team and department.Model behaviors that ensure delivery of high-quality products for our customers while maintaining compliance with Abbott, division, and plant policies and procedures; meet all local and statutory requirements and adhere to the regulatory requirements of countries to which products are shipped. Provide leadership and technical expertise during problem-solving situations related to raw material and material performance issues.Anticipate and drive proper alignment and prioritization between the lab, and production teams.Supervise the coordination of material Holds, and isolations.Ensure compliance with all HR practices, policies, and procedures.Ensure delivery of effective performance management while establishing and sustaining a positive work environment.Track destructs for raw ingredients and packaging commodities monthlyAdditional responsibilities include: troubleshooting, project work, procedure reviews, technician performance reviews, and input to lab budget planning/management, lead efforts required to deliver quality and compliance performance for the team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5 years’ experience in a laboratory in a regulated industry; such as food or pharma, and 1 year of appropriate college science with lab studies, and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or calculus) OR Bachelors Degree in science, technical, food science, chemistry, biologyLeadership experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in the food industry / regulated environment

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.