Quality Project Leader, Packaging Supplier Quality - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

Overview

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Quality Project Leader, Packaging Supplier Quality

Our location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for a Quality Project Leader, Packaging Supplier Quality
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Primary Function: The primary function of Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) is to assure a high-quality supply of materials through evaluation and development of Abbott Nutrition suppliers worldwide. Packaging SQA is responsible for working with packaging suppliers as part of an ongoing supplier management process. Packaging SQA supports the following areas: (1) Supplier qualification, (2) Supplier development & monitoring, (3) Supplier corrective & preventative actions, (4) Continuous improvement of department & supplier performance, and (5) Regulatory documentation.

Additionally, Packaging Supplier QA supports the plant quality assurance, operations, and purchasing groups to ensure (1) Proper incoming material, (2) Effective Corrective & Preventative Actions (CAPA), (3) Testing and release of products, and (4) Ensure acceptance plans and specifications are compliant to corporate and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate closely with key packaging suppliers to monitor, assess, and enhance their quality performance.
• Assist with, initiate, investigate, and/or plan correction activities, as required, when nonconformances are identified and lead or support the resolution and closure.
• Support and influence suppliers to drive to true root cause and implement effective corrective actions.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and engage with supplier leadership to drive sustainable, long-term improvements.
• Own and manage supplier scorecards and KPIs; conduct weekly reviews to analyze performance trends and lead initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Lead investigations into quality issues using root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, statistical methods), ensuring effective corrective actions are identified, implemented, and validated.
• Conduct or support supplier site assessments, audits, and qualification activities to ensure systems, processes, and facilities meet Abbott and regulatory requirements.
• Manage supplier CAPAs and improvement plans, including exception report resolution and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Support the development of supplier systems and processes to improve quality, process capability, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Abbott manufacturing sites on supplier corrective actions, sampling plans, and validation of improvements.
• Ensure appropriate sampling plans are in place for routine production and post-corrective action verification.
• Maintain and evaluate the approved supplier list and ensure proposed process changes are reviewed and compliant.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, technical, or science field required.

• Preferred experience within a Global, multi-cultural organization.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality, packaging engineering, supplier quality assurance programs or related experience in operations, or quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several activities / projects at once, organize / prioritize work.

• This is an onsite role located in Columbus, OH – this is not a remote role/opportunity.
• There is no relocation assistance for this role.

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The base pay for this position is $68,000.00 – $.
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States >
Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time 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)

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