Program Manager - Ingredient Supplier QA - Columbus,OH

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Program Manager - Ingredient Supplier QA Working at Abbott 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. 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: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

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 You’ll Do Team & Talent Development Lead a team of Supplier Quality professionals Drive development and growth of the team.

Program Manager should build a high-performance team culture Supplier Event Management Manage supplier quality events (quality issues at Abbott manufacturing sites) and response to events Team is responsible to root cause, corrective and preventative actions.

Provide support to global operations by resolving ingredient quality issues in a timely manner Work with Abbott manufacturing plants to develop sampling and correction plans when resolving ingredients issues within received lots Manage ingredient supplier recurring CAPAs on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis by evaluating Lead investigations to resolve and troubleshoot supplier quality issues Continuous improvement of department & supplier performance Responsible to ensure suppliers meet their scorecard performance requirements.

Lead efforts to drive improvement for suppliers under performance and requiring improvement plans Drive Supplier continuous improvement and work to develop a robust Supplier Health Program Develop ingredient suppliers’ systems and processes to improve process capability Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in technical or science field required At least 8-10 years of experience in quality, food science, engineering, or supplier quality assurance programs or related experience in operations, or quality assurance Experience leading a team of high-performance individuals Ability to align internal and external stake holders.

Ability to communicate to all levels of the Abbott organization as well as supplier organization. Possess a thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality assurance principles. Possess technical understanding of different technologies, product quality systems and supplier programs and be able to provide consultation and recommendations to help suppliers improve their performance.

Have experience in performing / leading site supplier assessments and working independently through troubleshooting supplier issues. Experience with auditing suppliers is a plus. Demonstrate the ability to manage several activities / projects at once, to organize / prioritize work, to meet deadlines and to prepare plans and reports.

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Apply Now 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, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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