Safeguard Workstream Lead - Design for Quality

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.

Casa Grande, Arizona, is one of six Abbott nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., with about half of its products exported around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 600+ that works together to help nourish the world.

WORKING AT ABBOTT:

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

• Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st year is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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The Safeguard Program Site Workstream Lead for Design for Quality provides expertise and fosters continuous improvement by leading execution for the site and coordination with the global program. Assists the site Safeguard team in achieving the strategic goals for function wide initiatives and responsible for critical projects that will reside within the Project Manager's area of responsibility. Support effective and compliant implementation of ongoing projects in support of Division's strategic initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support site leadership team and division to build a strategic team and lead staff and key participants to deliver commitments.
• Provide oversight and coordinate necessary teams to prepare, execute and govern the workstream assessment, action plan development, and execution plan.
• Create a comprehensive road map of project plans, funding requests, and business case to execute program strategies.
• Implement metrics to consistently measure program status and effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Maintain project reports and dashboards to facilitate site and global communication.
• Ensure accuracy of data for routine status reporting.
• Forecast and communicate resource needs to ensure project success while maintaining appropriate cost levels.
• Manage cross-functional timelines and follow-up with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Proactively identify, monitor & manage project opportunities/ issues/ risks.
• Establish relationships with business partners to propose solutions with focus on quality and customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required:

• BS in Engineering or Life, Physical, or Computer Science.  Engineering discipline preferred. 
• 5 years of experience in Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing or related experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in a Regulated Industry such as Food manufacturing, Medical Device or Pharmaceutical Products
• Project Management experience preferred
• Experience with executing projects fulfilling regulatory Data Integrity requirements, as defined by 12 CFR.11, EU Annex A or equivalent preferred
• ASQ-CQE or similar qualification
• Experience with developing and maintaining calibration programs preferred
• Ability to create and deliver training for all learning levels preferred.
• Experience with food or pharmaceutical industry sanitary design engineering standards preferred

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 and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

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