Plant Project Coordinator, Dryers (3rd shift)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live more fully at all stages of life. With a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. We are recognized as one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune and a great place to work in dozens of countries.
About the Team
This role is based in the Abbott Nutrition division at our Sturgis, Michigan location. For over 70 years, this facility has been a cornerstone of the local community, producing essential nutrition products for millions of families worldwide. Our brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®, help people of all ages get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. Working here means joining a family dedicated to making a difference and supporting the health of communities globally.
About the Role
As a Plant Project Coordinator on the 3rd shift, you will serve as a key resource and point of contact for capital projects, process improvements, and new product introductions within the manufacturing environment. You will act as the primary liaison during regulatory audits from the FDA, OSHA, AQR, and MDA, ensuring full compliance with all standards.
Your day will involve extensive collaboration with division and plant support personnel across Microbiology, Engineering, R&D, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality Assurance. You will coordinate engineering studies, conduct area audits to ensure facility and process alignment with business needs, and lead process improvement and technical troubleshooting initiatives. Additionally, you will support department supervisors, manage work order execution, and coordinate with the Production Cleaning Team to maintain area sanitation.
Hiring Process
Abbott is committed to building a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit our careers page or connect with us on social media.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Planifyr
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Computer Skills, Manufacturing, Processing, Drying, Powder Packaging.
Education: High School Diploma required.
Frequently asked questions about Plant Project Coordinator, Dryers (3rd shift) at Abbott
What does a Plant Project Coordinator, Dryers (3rd shift) at Abbott do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Plant Project Coordinator, Dryers (3rd shift) at Abbott will serve as primary point of contact during regulatory audits from fda, osha, aqr, and mda; conduct area audits to ensure facility, equipment, and processes meet business needs; interface between operations and support groups to plan equipment, material, or product changes; and coordinate activities with the production cleaning team to maintain area sanitation.
What are the requirements for this Plant Project Coordinator, Dryers (3rd shift) role?expand_more
Abbott is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School Diploma; Computer skills necessary to perform the task associated with the job responsibilities; Operational experience in a manufacturing setting; 3-5 years of Processing/Drying/Powder Packaging experience; and Eligibility to work in the United States.
Where is the Plant Project Coordinator, Dryers (3rd shift) role at Abbott located?expand_more
Plant Project Coordinator, Dryers (3rd shift) at Abbott is based in Planifyr. This is a on-site role.