Sr Documents Coordinator - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Sr Documents Coordinator - Sturgis, MI Plant jobs in Sturgis, MI, US

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.

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

The Sr Documents Coordinator administers document change control of Work Orders, Plant Procedures, Job Aids and other Quality Assurance controlled documents. They assure that quality documents are properly distributed and controlled internally and that all necessary documents, filed processes, and other critical factors, formulations and documentation for packaging materials and ingredients are in place prior to production. They preserve and maintain an effective system for making authorized changes to individual Work Orders and other documents, assure compliance to Federal Regulations pertaining to Low Acid Canned Foods, Infant Formula Quality Control, Acidified Foods, Bottled Water Regulations, Nutritional Labeling Laws, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system: Writing, updating, revising, and printing merged Work Orders and/or procedures on the AS400 system.
• Prepares and maintains all quality-related documents, manuals, protocols, IOP’s, procedures, issuances, and methods that define and document the quality control system.
• Updates the valid combination files associated with the Master Work Order that includes inputting and formatting the correct data into the Batch Calculation program. (per procedure) Write, update, route, track, issue, and implement all Master Work Orders and Quality related documents in accordance with Division Quality Assurance Documents Policy.
• Coordinates changes in the labeling and packaging materials with the correct formulations as required by the Master Specifications Manual.
• Changes control of Work Order and other QA documents.
• Coordinates document changes with Plant and Division representatives.
• Arbitrates and resolves differences among various departments to assure that proposed changes follow the Plant, Division, and Corporate guidelines.
• Performs other specific duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager, especially during the absence of other team members.
• Plays lead role on all issues to assure each is addressed through accurate review of in process changes for Document Coordinators prior to submission to supervisor.
• Coordinates and oversees all new products, and other new projects that involve Quality Systems.
• Is the back-up for Document Coordinators when needed.
• Facilitates IOP meeting/schedule coordination, plant IOP implementation, Electronic IOP coordination, IOP follow up and close out.
• Provides work orders for engineering studies, replicates, clinicals and serve as a back up for Senior Documents Team Leader (attend clinical meetings, coordinate clinical work order and provide to manufacturing line.
• The position will work under the direction of the Documents Supervisor, Quality Systems Supervisor or Manager.
• Occasionally the person will receive direction from Division Quality Assurance.
• The position is independent

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• High School Diploma / GED
• 3+ years' Quality Assurance-related experience (ex: technician, Bach Log Auditor, or related position)
• Proficient with computer and management information systems
• Some knowledge of manufacturing processes associated with making a batch

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree
• 2+ years' experience as a Documents Coordinator
• Knowledge of the AS400 word processing system
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals

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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The base pay for this position is $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.