Facilities Contractor Coordinator - Sturgis, MI Plant

Thornton Tomasetti; Sturgis (MI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Sturgis, MI is seeking a Facilities Contractor Coordinator to support and oversee contract workers in manufacturing areas, ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA/EHS policies, and proper sanitation.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with site leadership and external teams, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site contracted projects with emphasis on compliance to EHS&S and GMP requirements.
• Assist in training contract personnel on safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Serve as liaison between contractors and site leadership to address gaps and meet expectations.
• Perform safety/quality checklists and sanitation procedures; execute administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

**Job Title**Facilities Contractor 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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical 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**The Facilities Contractor Coordinator is responsible for providing support and/or oversight to Contract Workers in the Manufacturing areas as it relates to procedure adherence, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), proper sanitation and root cause/corrective action investigations. In this role, the individual will be required to interact and communicate extensively with both external and plant support personnel to assure that contractor projects are eliminating risks related to our safety and quality practices.* Comply with all regulations and standards for quality, Environment, Health, Safety and Energy (EHS&E) Global Policies, Abbott Engineering Standards, and other governance areas as applicable. Ensure quality and effectiveness of assigned tasks. Has awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to established processes. Identifies areas of risk with respect to compliance.* Oversee all site contracted projects performed by external parties with a focus on compliance to EHS&S and GMP requirements* Assist in the training of contract personnel related to safety, quality and compliance standards. Establishes contacts with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group. Prepares written communication. Conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents with team members, designers, technicians, and other technical personnel, both internal and external to Abbott, using appropriate communication protocols.* Work as a liaison between contractors and site leadership or other supporting groups to address gaps in these groups meeting expectations* Performs tasks such as safety/quality checklists, cleaning and sanitization procedures, etc.* Perform Administrative duties as required* Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule based on contract work schedulesAccountable for ensuring compliance with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.**Required Qualifications*** High school diploma or GED* 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment* Must possess strong leadership skills while demonstrating excellent written, verbal, analytical, and mechanical skills with proficiency in various computer systems and software.* Must be highly motivated and self-driven to effectively manage multi-tasks in a dynamic, team-oriented environment while utilizing good judgment, effective communication, and strong problem solving skills.**Preferred Qualifications*** Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionalsIn 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)**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.comFollow 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**$19.05 – $38.15/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Família de CargoFacilities & MaintenanceDivisãoANSC Nutrition Supply ChainLocalidadeUnited States > Sturgis : Building 01ALocalidades AdicionaisTurno de TrabalhoStandardViagemNoVigilância médicaNoAtividades de trabalho significativasContinuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf