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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**CAPA Specialist - Corrective and Preventive Action Specialist**
**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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 Casa Grande, Arizona 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.
**Casa Grande, AZ.,** is one of Abbott's leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we're more than just a company, we're a family. Working here you'll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.
**What You'll Work On**
+ Generate exception/CAPA documentation such as non- conformance reports and investigation reports required at the site for routine and non-routine manufacturing issues.
+ Independently investigate all aspects of the exception event and determine the root cause, product impact, risk impact, corrections, and corrective/preventive actions.
+ Utilize device design history files, specifications, test methods, factory data, field data, or quality policies as necessary to support decisions.
+ Coordinate/facilitate meetings and/or communicate cross-functionally to develop solid solutions to CAPA activities.
+ Work with Quality, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or purchasing as needed to recommend/document appropriate corrections, corrective/preventive actions based on facts obtained during base CAPA investigations.
+ Concurrently manage multiple CAPA projects and tasks, ensuring timely completion.
+ Track and trend CAPA related information, as appropriate, to meet compliance requirements.
+ Be key contributor of CAPA team in identifying, developing, and implementing process or product improvements.
+ Support the creation, implementation and modification of product and process related documents including Operating Procedures and other related documents.
+ Ensure that all CAPA documents are written in compliance to Division policy and site procedures.
+ Document and investigate route and non-routine manufacturing issues independently or in collaborate with subject matter experts to develop robust CAPA solutions.
+ Concurrently manage multiple CAPA projects and tasks, ensuring timely completion.
+ Be key contributor to identifying and/or implementing CAPA process improvements.
+ Position is accountable for strict compliance to cGMP as it relates to CAPA documentation accuracy, decision accuracy, process compliance, process efficiency, and timeliness.
You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelors Degree
+ CAPA work experience in manufacturing plant environment
+ Minimum 2 years experience in regulated, manufacturing environment
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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)
**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:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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.
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The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 - $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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