JOB DESCRIPTION:
Abbott Nutrition Plant in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our team.
TheCompliance 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](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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
