Specialist, Labeling Services - 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

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 .
• 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

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the 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, Protality and Glucerna- to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

• Work with design agencies to create labeling artwork using graphics software within established labeling procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Deliver project excellence by incorporating best practices in labeling art production to meet and/or exceed customer needs through understanding of nutrition product labeling requirements, including branding, FDA requirements and regulations.
• Work with cross functional depts to collect content and translate it into functional labeling layouts while identifying and resolving labeling inconsistencies in graphics, content, and requirements to meet project objectives.
• Implement change requests during the labeling development process.
• Ensure print feasibility for all labeling projects during design development to ensure consistent, high quality reproduction during printing while maintaining cost efficiency across all aspects of label development.
• Advise on cost implications of new designs/initiatives by investigating materials, substrates, and print methods for achieving desired design, and presents options for the best quality reproduction vs. cost effectiveness.
• Manages external vendors for proofreading, language translation needs, pre-press separations and printing to ensure accurate and high-quality labeling deliverables.
• Facilitates optimal timing in the art production timeline for layout approvals, photography, image color correction randoms from separator, ink drawdown submissions from printers, proofing, and approvals for color standards.
• Manage multiple projects with concurrent deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Manages updates to Generic Shipper database and reporting for International Compliance.
• Complies with company policies, standard operating procedures for Labeling, and task assignments as identified by management.

What You'll Work On

• Responsible for project commitment for timely completion and quality
• Management of projects with representation from all key functional areas
• Responsible for supporting new product initiatives, line extensions, reformulations, brand refreshes
• Responsible for identifying areas for process improvement and helping draft new processes for increased workflow efficiency with input from management on as needed basis
• Responsible for documentation retention as per company guidelines
• Understand organizational impact of project issues, delays, inaccuracies and engage manager for corrective action, as necessary

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Mac and PC computers
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of digital artwork production execution and printing processes
• Experience developing artwork for consumer product labeling
• Familiar with translation and proofreading processes
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with 3D packaging rendering is a plus
• Experience with web-based document management systems such as Selerant, Teamcenter, SharePoint
• Able to support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with project managers, cross functional team members, and vendors
• BA/BS/BFA in Visual Communications, Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum 4+ yrs successful experience in visual communications design and final digital art production with emphasis in consumer packaging requiring FDA compliance and required elements such as QR codes and UPC/SCC codes
• Minimum 4+ yrs experience working with color management, branding, separators, and printers
• Experience in marketing, business management or equivalent helpful
• Knowledge of labeling development processes
• Understanding of color management, production art file creation, print quality management, and industry printing methods

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.

The base pay for this position is
$75,300.00 - $150,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Advertising/ Promotion (Communications)

DIVISION:
ANPD Nutrition Products

LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

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.

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

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