Microbiology Food Safety Production Program Manager - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

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.Microbiology Food Safety Production Program ManagerAbout AbbottAbbott 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.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, Glucerna and ZonePerfect – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidaysCompany Paid Pension Plan401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesThe Opportunity This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division.The Global Food Safety group at Abbott Nutrition is accountable for providing trusted Food Safety expertise and continuous improvement programs that ensure Abbott Nutrition provides safe, high-quality products to our consumers each and every day. The Global Food Safety team is responsible for reducing food safety risks by providing technical support while governing and optimizing policies to ensure Abbott Nutrition effectively produces safe, high-quality products.’The primary responsibility for the Microbiology Food Safety Production Program Manager is to lead the AN global Microbiological Program by setting strategy and executing the program.What You’ll Work OnThe primary responsibility is to lead the AN global Microbiological Program by setting strategy and executing the program.Develop the Global Microbiological Food Safety strategy, program, and standards.  Ensure alignment with local, regional, and international standards.Provide guidance on strategic direction to the organization.Facilitate program execution for in-process monitoring, environmental monitoring, and finished product testing.Interpret international global food safety standards, requirements, and regulations and apply them to manufacturing.Act as the key Microbiological Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Supply Chain and Quality.Facilitate and conduct root cause analysis investigations for critical issues with large impact to Supply Chain and Quality including supplier, manufacturing, and facility events. Act as key Microbiological SME to consult on complex microbiological events.Execute risk assessments for microbiological hazard analysis.Identify Microbiological environmental hazards/risks in a production environment and provide the recommendations to the manufacturing sites.Provide Microbiological expertise to respond to regulatory changes or external inquiries.Interface with internal and external contacts including regulatory agencies, auditors, other technical experts, etc.Data AnalysisAnalyze and interpret in-process monitoring, environmental monitoring, and finished product testing data to provide proactive guidance to prevent potential product impact.Identifying global trends that may impact manufacturing, product safety, and facility risk.Utilize data and trend analysis to build strategy and standards.Deliver continuous improvement based on data analysis and industry practices.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRINGRequired:Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology plus a minimum of 15 years of experience, preferably in the food and beverage industry or other roles related to food safety such as Government, Academia, etc.Master’s in Microbiology or Food Safety is preferred. Expertise/Skills: Requires a scientific foundation, which includes the following skills and expertise.Demonstrate proficient knowledge of Microbiological laboratory methodology and application.Demonstrate knowledge in manufacturing processing Systems including Aseptic, Retort, Powder, Bars, Enteral Devices, etc.Risk evaluation/Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex issues including execution and escalation.Data analysisGlobal regulatory and industry awareness.Change ManagementExperience in Managing PeoplePreferred:Individual should possess these key behaviors.Demonstrates ability to communicate and influence at all levels across a global organization from the plant floor to the executive level.Analyze data to make timely risk-based decisions. Applies critical thinking to solve complex microbiological issues in manufacturing and Supply Chain.Demonstrates ability to lead cross-functional teams including plant and Microbiology support teams.Ability to make difficult decisions based on current available information and provide justification for decision.Apply active listening to understand all information and data insights presented by others and have the knowledge to apply it as required.Collaborate and manage conflict in stressful situations.Influence and lead others within and outside of your functional area in order to achieve a path forward.Provide mentorship for careers in Microbiology.MISC:- Relocation is available- Travel 25 % (International Travel as well 10% - once a quarter if needed)Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  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, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $118,000.00 – $236,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Job SummaryJob number: 31052872Date posted : 2023-06-29Profession: QualityEmployment type: Full time