Plant GMP Specialist

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.

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, Ariz., 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 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 role of Plant Good Manufacturing Practice Specialist contributes to the site’s overall success and compliance by:

  Driving compliance to sanitation and allergen preventive control records and other sanitation programs including review, interpretation, management, and filing to assure accountability of the site to regulatory and GMP requirements.

  •Assuring the site’s self-inspection program is effective and adequately supported by all areas.

  •Acting as sanitation support in the process of assessing and mitigating safety risk associated with the execution of written procedures related to sanitation at the site.

  •Auditing sanitation, allergen and self-inspection records for compliance and completeness.

  •Collaborate/Coordinate with Operations Leadership, Operations Associates and Site Cleaning Crew to achieve desired environmental monitoring, pest control, and GMP performance.

  •Compile monthly sanitation metrics related to each area of the site completing a self-inspection on a weekly basis as is procedurally required and to ensure program effectiveness and accountability.  This includes the ability to report weekly metrics, if needed, during site tier huddles.

  •Participate in the document control and change management process of sanitation and allergen preventive control, and self-inspection program records.

  •Support conformance to master cleaning schedule and applicable cGMP guidelines, best practices, and requirements.

  •Assist in developing and implementing sanitation related training for sanitation and plant employees as needed.

  •Ensures all safety requirements related to sanitation are met including proper chemical storage, MSDS, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and procedures.

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Add required education and experience

Preferred

• Add preferred education and experience

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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