Compliance Specialist - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for maintaining and strengthening the Quality management system. The Compliance team manages the documentation system, systems for food safety and laboratory quality, internal and external audit programs, pest control and sanitation program and stakeholders for governmental law and legislation. The Compliance Specialist develops and keeps all Quality management systems in line with relevant laws & regulations through audit reporting and corrective actions, validation and verifications and sanitation program administration. The Compliance Specialist focuses on quality system compliance, including coordination and implementation of new and existing processes.

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:

• 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona 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.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott's leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we're more than just a company, we're a family. Working here you'll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You'll Work On

• Performs internal audits as Lead Auditor and guides external audits of various Governments bodies and internal stakeholders from an audit readiness standpoint. Includes interfacing with the auditing bodies.
• Monitors developments in relevant laws & regulations (GMP/HACCP) and standards for new applications in Quality management systems.
• Works with training team to roll out updates to polices, practices and procedures.
• Incorporates action plans from the self-inspections, total zone ownership/5S and GMP audits for the overall site health plan and follow up metrics reporting monthly. This includes escalation items which need follow up after due dates are not met within defined timelines.
• Responsible for site updates on new regulations for all applicable countries, identity preserved status (Halal, Kosher) and implements through procedure review and updates.
• Develops or maintains the following systems: internal audit program, food safety program, master sanitation or GMP workstreams integrated into quality systems.

You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Pay

• Competitive Pay

Shift

• 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Science or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals

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)

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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is
$60,000.00 - $120,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United States > Casa Grande : Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work in a clean room environment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf