Job Information
Abbott Assistant Manager – Packaging Material Supplier QA in Mumbai, India
JOB SUMMARY
Proper approval and maintenance of compliance status as per Regulatory and Abbott requirements for Suppliers for packaging material
Focus will be on event management and monitoring of Suppliers.
Lead investigations to resolve and troubleshoot supplier processing or packaging issues.
Evaluate supplier quality performance metrics and initiate investigations into trends or repetitive events as required.
Conduct surveillance audits for packaging materials as per Abbott requirements and defined frequency.
Maintain Approved Supplier List, Quality Agreements
Ensure compliance to Abbott Quality System and GMP requirements for Suppliers.
Evaluate supplier quality performance metrics and initiate investigations into trends or repetitive events as required.
Assure that proposed changes made to supplier processes are approved and compliant to AN specification and policy requirements.
Manage packaging supplier recurring CAPA’s on a regular basis by evaluating exception report data and reporting information to appropriate areas of the business (i.e. Purchasing and Operations), as well as the suppliers
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure all the Abbott guidelines are followed for approval of Suppliers and “Compliant” status is maintained thereafter.
• Define correct Process parameters and get them approved.
Train personnel on operation.
To impart scientific knowledge about the operations performed.
• Report any deviations observed in goods received at Jhagadia plant Initiate investigation on any consumer complaints from the market.
• Provide inputs to Purchase for Packaging Material Supplier selection.
Lead & Co-ordinate QA initiatives related at Suppliers
Liaison with Division, suppliers, internal stakeholders for follow-up of action plan.
Execution of supplier audits under qualification & surveillance program
Support Technical development for suppliers
• Supplier Quality Improvement Plan
Identify key challenging area’s with supplier using defect identification tools. Define supplier quality improvement plan and drive same.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
Education Level - Bachelors
Major/Field of Study: Packaging, Food / Dairy Science
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
Experience - Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience Details
Working in Food industry with a focus on GMP & HACCP. Lean / Six Sigma experience
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com