Compliance Specialist - Casa Grande, AZ Nutrition Manufacturing

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Nutrition Plant in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our team.

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for maintaining and strengthening the Quality management system. The Compliance team manages the documentation system and systems for food safety and internal and external audit programs. The Compliance Specialist develops and keeps all Quality management systems in line with relevant laws & regulations through audit reporting, corrective actions, and validation and verifications. 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. Responsible for site updates on new regulations for all applicable countries, identity preserved status (Halal, Kosher) and implements through procedure review and updates.

• Works with training team to roll out updates to polices, practices and procedures.

• Responsible for review of area self-inspections, GMP inspections and GMP audits for the overall site food safety program and metrics reporting monthly.  This includes escalation items which need follow up.

• Participates in projects and risk assessments related to food safety program.

• Develops or maintains the following systems: internal audit program, food safety program, GMP workstreams integrated into quality systems.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food technology, Chemistry, Science or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals 

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

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The base pay for this position is

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00

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:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneelingAbbott 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.pdfEEO is the Law link- Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf