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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT ABBOTT
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant 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.
The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.
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:
- 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
- Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
- 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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Ability to operate / troubleshoot / maintain high speed packaging, processing, filling equipment and utilities.
- Conducts and/or coordinates OJT for Maintenance team members new to the function / role or for periodic assessments of ongoing skills and demonstrated competency.
- Provides SME insight in the development of training materials (classroom presentations, computer-based-trainings, assessments).
- Provides SME insight and support in updates to 1PL’s, job plans, etc., as periodic reviews occur.
- Evaluate Maintenance Standard Work (MSW) to ensure accuracy and adherence by area team members. Performs and/or coordinates periodic assessments against OSW for consistency and gap identification.
- Develops and updates Maintenance Standard Work (MSW) based upon direction from local SME’s, Engineering personnel, and OEM technical manuals.
- Oversees the OJT scheduling process and partners with site Technical Training Specialist to monitor and track department training activities by area of support (OJT schedule adherence, cross-training, rotations).
- Provides support for the Certified Job Trainers/Learning Mentors.
- Assists in the development (as an area/task SME) and completion of annual and requested training for area personnel.
- Provides daily guidance and direction to personnel in training on task assignments and expectations.
- Partners in the development of cross-training matrices for Maintenance functions and determines gaps / necessary steps to build departmental flexibility and competency.
- Works to address new team member concerns related to their OJT training and tools.
- Ensures that the site training tools and processes are followed and adhered to by site personnel.
- Ensures periodic learning assessments on critical tasks are complete and documented with any action items outlined for gaps.
- Ensures new team members are knowledgeable and capable of adhering to all safety and GMP requirements applicable to tasks being performed.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- Reports directly to the site’s Technical Training FLL
- Partners with the Maintenance FLL’s, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Planners, and Maintenance TTS
- Provides support and coaching for Learning Mentors, Certified Job Trainers and SME’s.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- HSD/GED minimum
- Technical experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Technical experience maintaining equipment
- Technical writing experience (i.e. job aides, procedures, etc.)
- Proven ability to build relationships across multiple functions
- Passion for training / mentorship
- Proven track record in a self-directed work environment with demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability and willingness to work with computer programs, including Compliance Wire
- MS Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Maximo experience (or other CMMS experience)
- Experience in the food industry / regulated environment
- Experience developing training, 1PL (1 point lesson/job aides)
- Electrical background/training
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
$29.55 – $59.05/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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