Total 2 job vacancies by 1003 Abbott Laboratories

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team 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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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 plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Supporting site safety initiatives, this role will report directly to the Site Sr. Training Specialist and has a tactical focus on the day-to-day implementation and adherence to the site training process. This role will provide direct on-the job-training instruction, as well as oversight of the safety training processes. In accordance with the site’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines, this role will ensure team members are provided with proper instruction to safely perform job responsibilities as outlined in the training process. This role will partner and align with the overall Technical Training and Safety strategy for the organization. The individual will need to be flexible in their work schedule to accommodate the training needs of a multi-shift operation and should expect to regularly work off-shift hours.
 

• Remain current on EHS Technical Standards and OSHA guidelines to ensure compliance with associated policies.
• Support EHS in monitoring and assessing compliance to technical standards, site / departmental safety rules and OSHA guidelines.
• Remain current on new and/or updated regulations and train new and existing team members on updates as needed.
• Partner with site EHS to determine site / departmental training needs and develop associated training programs.  This includes evaluating compliance regulations and interpreting how they affect the site operation.
• Develop and execute comprehensive training plans to close any identified gaps.   
• Conduct needed train-the-trainer sessions to allow other site employees to assist with safety training as needed.  External certification may be required prior to conducting train-the-trainer sessions.
• Adjust existing training programs for improved delivery and effectivity.
• Deliver and/ or coordinate safety training for team members to include periodic assessments of ongoing skills and demonstrated competency.
• Provide SME insight and support in updates to safety related training materials as periodic reviews occur.
• Responsible for the development of instructional materials.
• Educate new team members on their roles and responsibilities regarding workplace safety.
• Partner with site EHS to ensure implementation and training compliance with site safety training programs.
• Provide input to the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for new equipment and equipment upgrades at the site and ensure JHAs are incorporated into the on-the-job training (OJT) process. Partner with site Technical Training Specialists to monitor and track safety related OJT.
• Develop sustainability plan as needed for EHS training.  
• Address team member concerns related to safety training.
• Support EHS in ensuring that the site training processes are followed and adhered to by site personnel in their respective area(s).
• Ensure periodic safety assessments on critical tasks are complete and documented with any action items outlined for gaps.
• Develop and track any needed safety training metrics.
• Ensure compliance with Site, Division, and Corporate Training and EHS policies.  Ensure safety training records remain audit ready.
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2+ years’ industrial experience
• OSHA 10 certification
• Candidate must have a thorough working knowledge of applicable safety related policies, regulations, laws, and instruct on them independently while adhering to effective training principles and concepts to ensure learning and demonstrated competency
• Must complete certifications and other requirements necessary for the topics for which they will provide classroom or hands-on instruction such as Lockout / Tagout, Confined Space and other core industrial safety programs

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in industrial safety
• OSHA 30 certification
• Some experience instructing adult learners using a variety of media including classroom environments, multimedia, and computer software

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

WORKING AT ABBOTT:

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Director of Technical Quality Support is responsible for directing a team of quality engineers focused on validation and design control of products and processes, including software and technical quality assurance personnel. Products include PC application software, mobile applications, embedded firmware and hardware products for medical monitoring systems, all digital and cloud products across Abbott’s portfolio. This role leads and directs activities associated with quality, regulatory, and compliance areas of Abbott. Responsible for developing a standard interpretation of regulations for Abbott, facilitating policy development and deployment to the divisions. Actively influence regulations through industry groups and other channels. Provide oversight for FDA communications regarding compliance issues. Provide strategic consulting for the division by interfacing directly with the divisions on policy development and deployment. Develop and assess key metrics. Provide senior management with impact of regulatory changes.

This role will provide oversight and management for the software (digital and embedded) and technical quality organization, ensuring that the quality system requirements for design, validation and qualification for product development and production are effectively established and maintained to meet regulatory requirements.

Work effectively with multiple different divisions and medical device technologies.

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Responsible for:

Quality assurance activities for software and firmware development for health care products, including both medical and non-medical applications

Quality assurance activities for hardware development for health care products.

Creating and maintaining an efficient, highly motivated, quality engineering organization.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:

• Provide overall direction and leadership for validation, design and qualification to assure product quality for application software, embedded firmware and hardware products for medical monitoring systems.
• Develop, implement and improve quality policies, processes and procedures, automated systems and reporting systems.
• Supports continuous product and process improvement through identifying major site quality risks and product quality metrics; leverages metrics to assist in shaping the strategy of the quality engineering department.
• The incumbent must understand the details of the areas involved. Possess strong leadership skills, an overall knowledge of healthcare industry regulations, ability to effectively negotiate and strong communication skills.
• Provide strategic consulting for programs being developed or implemented.
• Facilitate policy development and deployment throughout the corporation.
• Work to achieve program standardization between businesses.
• Develop and assess metrics for each center.
• Lead and facilitate implementation of new regulations.
• Train our various businesses on new requirements for compliance.
• Standardize approach to implementation of new regulations.
• Provide oversight of quality and compliance goals.
• Interface directly with the divisions on policy development and deployment
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Sets goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Develops process mitigation plans and strategies that are designed to mitigate the risks identified through the Risk Management process, including on-market risk evaluation and assessments. Making decisions on whether or not to take action on market to remedy non-conforming product on-market.
• Utilizes practical knowledge of software development and familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience with Agile/Lean software development lifecycle process
• Complies with worldwide regulations, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Assure line of communication with DVP QA and Senior Leaders on critical quality issues that may result in potential business interruption.
• Assure business continuity in leadership positions and critical roles through talent management planning and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or technical discipline or equivalent experience in software field.
• Master’s degree in a technical discipline ideal.
• Minimum 10 years in Progressive work experience in software related medical device or high technology industries. Minimum 10 years prior management experience.
• Requires technical background and direct experience of product development activities for software and/or hardware for leading edge medical devices.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively to ensure quality and compliance requirements are designed/built into the products.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to travel, including internationally >50% of time.

APPLY NOW:

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, 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

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

DIVISION:

LOCATION:

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WORK SHIFT:

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: