Documents Coordinator - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott Laboratories; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, MI is seeking a Documents Coordinator to manage change control and distribution of quality documents in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, preserve accurate work orders, and ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies while supporting audits. This role requires a high school diploma, strong documentation skills, and familiarity with manufacturing processes; AS400 experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Technical understanding of food manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with computers and management information systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer document change control of Work Orders, Plant Procedures, Job Aids and other QA documents.
• Meet with multiple departments to discuss work order updates.
• Assure quality documents are properly distributed and controlled internally.
• Preserve, track and maintain a system for making authorized changes to Work Orders and other quality documents.
• Comply with Federal Regulations pertaining to Low Acid Canned Foods, Infant Formula Quality Control, Acidified Foods, Nutritional Labeling Laws and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Assist QS department management during Audits.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Food manufacturing

Computer literacy

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

AS400

Word processing

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Title

Documents 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:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• 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 worldwide 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 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

• Administer document change control of Work Orders, Plant Procedures, Job Aids and other Quality Assurance controlled documents.
• Meeting with multiple departments to discuss work order updates.
• Assure quality documents are properly distributed and controlled internally.
• Preserve, track and maintain an effective system for making authorized changes to individual Work Orders and other quality documents in M-Files
• Ensure that all necessary documents, filed processes and other critical factors, formulations and documentation for packaging materials and ingredients are in place prior to production.
• Comply with Federal Regulations pertaining to Low Acid Canned Foods, Infant Formula Quality Control, Acidified Foods, Nutritional Labeling Laws and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Accurately route, track and issue the following Quality Documents: Deviations, Procedures, Work Orders, Division Documents, and Shelf Life Reports.
• Print batch specific work orders, insuring that each work order is accurate in batch number, stock code and version number.
• Order supplies.
• Assist QS department management during Audits.
• Miscellaneous typing and correspondence.
• Track data and publish reports for outstanding documents.
• Identify and resolve conflicts, errors or omissions in change requests or any other quality documents.
• Assist Senior Document Coordinators in varying capacity with projects as needed.
• Takes on various Document Coordinator responsibilities.

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

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Effectively communicate daily issues through documentation, area log books, electronic pass down and verbal communication with peers
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
• Technical knowledge of food manufacturing processes
• Proficient skills with computer and management information systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year with QA related experience
• Bachelors’ Degree in a technical field
• Knowledge of the AS400 and word processing systems

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)

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.

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The base pay for this position is $20.85 – $41.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.