Quality Project Leader, Packaging Supplier Quality

Working 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®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will also have access to:

• 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 yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays.
• 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.

The Opportunity

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for a Quality Project Leader, Packaging Supplier Quality. 

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 and communicating 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred:

• 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.

MISC:

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

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.

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The base pay for this position is $68,000.00 – $136,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.