Technical Document Coordinator - Sturgis, MI Plant

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:

Job Title

Technical Document Coordinator

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 plan 

• 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 + 3 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.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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. 

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What You’ll Work On 

The Technical Document Coordinator is responsible for supporting safe, compliant, and efficient contractor work within the Abbott Nutrition Sturgis facility. This role coordinates contractor activities, prepares and maintains required risk assessment documentation, and serves as a key liaison between site personnel, contractors, and cross‑functional support teams. The position plays a vital role in protecting employee safety, product integrity, and facility operations while reinforcing a strong Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) culture.

• Create and maintain comprehensive risk assessments for all contractor work performed within the facility, including mitigation strategies for both personnel and product safety.
• Support the assessment and mitigation of safety risks associated with construction activities and major maintenance work.
• Ensure contractor activities meet all Abbott, division, plant, and regulatory EHS, food safety, and quality requirements.
• Facilitates communication between external contractors and Abbott personnel.
• Communicate daily with operations, maintenance, engineering, and support teams to align on planned contractor activities.
• Aligns contractor coordinator assignments to ensure adequate coverage, efficient workflows, and alignment with plant priorities.
• Participate in and contribute to Tier 1 Meetings, Contractor Meetings, and Tier 2 Meetings, as required.
• Support overall plant operations through accurate documentation, effective communication, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Identify gaps or risks in contractor processes and escalate concerns appropriately.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures. 

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED

• 2+ years' relevant experience in a related area such as Operations, Technical Services, or Quality in a healthcare industry.

• Writing, editing and managing engineering and technical documentation utilized in the development of new products and improvement of existing products.

• Developing spreadsheets or databases for the capture, assembly, and graphical presentation of metrics is required.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Good working knowledge of personal computer software programs in Windows environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, writing, technical communications or engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Knowledge of division products and Quality systems, system linkages and quality measures is desirable.

Apply Now 

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 and 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

$20.85 – $41.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Sturgis : Building 01A

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf