Packaging Project Lead — Global Nutrition (Columbus)

Abbott; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Career development

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Coordinator to support packaging projects from concept through execution, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. You’ll help manage schedules, budgets, documentation, and risk, contributing to successful product launches and continuous improvement within a global nutrition organization.

You will develop leadership and project management skills while working with multiple stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years in project management or packaging engineering.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn, collaborate, and grow within a global company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate low-to-medium-complexity Packaging PIER projects from planning through execution.
• Assess project scope, timelines, resource requirements, and risks using established project management tools and best practices.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution plans utilizing tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Drive project progress by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking milestones, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) teams to ensure successful project outcomes and high-quality deliverables.
• Communicate project status, key milestones, and challenges through regular updates and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business partners to resolve project issues and support timely decision-making.
• Continuously build project management knowledge through training, professional development opportunities, and industry engagement.

Skills

Project management

Packaging engineering

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Abbott in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Coordinator to support packaging projects from concept through execution, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. You’ll help manage schedules, budgets, documentation, and risk, contributing to successful product launches and continuous improvement within a global nutrition organization.

You will develop leadership and project management skills while working with multiple stakeholders to deliver