About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Functions
- Provide overall leadership to the operations team on GMP & compliance.
- Responsible for planning, execution, monitoring, and overall supervision of safeguard initiatives (protecting the product, GMP compliance) as per Abbott Standards.
- Ensure the highest standards of food safety, GMP, hygiene, quality, and system compliance.
- Drive projects and actions related to continuous improvement.
Major Responsibilities
GMP, Hygiene & Compliance
- Ensure the highest standards of GMP and hygiene compliance in Manufacturing.
- Drive a culture of food safety and quality at the shop floor through systems and monitoring plans.
- Ensure there are no operational impacts due to GMP and compliance-related issues.
- Identify GMP improvement actions, ensure closure, monitor compliance, and support sustenance.
- Optimize GMP maintenance work orders and ensure change‑management compliance.
- Ensure 100% adherence to SOPs for operations, cleaning, and hygiene.
- Handle internal and external audits and compliance reviews, ensuring food safety compliance in Manufacturing.
People, Culture & Training
- Promote and foster good human relations within the department and across the plant.
- Ensure employees embrace Abbott Values.
- Lead career development, planning, and performance discussions for team members.
- Provide relevant training to educate and motivate employees to maintain the highest levels of food safety and compliance.
- Engage self and the operations team in continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive the Business Excellence Program and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives (RCA, OSW, etc.).
- Analyze root causes and execute CAPA for events, GMP observations, and compliance issues.
- Lead and manage specific projects as required.
- Ensure timely reporting of Safety, Quality, Food Safety, and People-related incidents.
Maintenance, Cleaning & Safeguard
- Periodically review maintenance programs for all equipment and facilities to ensure food safety and hygiene.
- Execute standardized non‑routine cleanings, risk assessments, and mitigation actions as per revised EMP policy.
- Investigate non-routine detects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive global CAPA assessment and execution.
- Execute preventive actions proactively to avoid POP events as per revised safeguard policy.
- Ensure documentation aligns with global safeguard policy compliance.
- Ensure 5S and safe working practices across operations, including storage and handling of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in:
- Dairy Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- 2–5 years of experience (or Diploma with relevant experience).
- Strong people-management skills.
- Good understanding of production and/or material operations.
- Knowledge of planning and forecasting techniques.
- Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety systems.
- Proficiency in Gujarati is an added advantage.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
India > Jhagadia : Operation Support
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 15 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Aplyr's read
Abbott Laboratories is a leader in healthcare innovation, attracting professionals dedicated to advancing medical technology and patient care on a global scale.
What's promising
- •Abbott's diverse product range offers stability and growth opportunities.
- •Strong global presence enhances career mobility and international experience.
- •Commitment to R&D fosters a culture of innovation and learning.
What to watch
- •Regulatory challenges can impact product launch timelines.
- •High competition in the healthcare sector pressures market share.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Abbott
- •Abbott's focus on both diagnostics and nutrition sets it apart from typical pharmaceutical companies.
- •Extensive global footprint provides unique cross-border project opportunities.
- •Abbott's investment in emerging markets offers growth in diverse regions.
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About Abbott
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that develops and manufactures a wide range of medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals.
