Packaging Supplier Quality Events Lead

Abbott; North Carolina; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Quality Program Manager - Packaging Supplier Quality Events to lead a team of supplier quality professionals. The role focuses on supplier event management, performance, continuous improvement, and supplier quality system maturity across Abbott’s packaging supply base.

The position requires strong leadership, experience with supplier audits, CAPA, and data-driven decision making in a regulated manufacturing environment. Columbus, OH area role with travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Food Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Quality, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Supplier Quality professionals responsible for Supplier Events and Supplier Excellence activities.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.
• Establish clear expectations and develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee development.
• Drive employee engagement, onboarding, training, and development of critical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to strengthen supplier quality processes and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Supplier Quality

Audits

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Quality Program Manager - Packaging Supplier Quality Events to lead a team of supplier quality professionals. The role focuses on supplier event management, performance, continuous improvement, and supplier quality system maturity across Abbott’s packaging supply base.

The position requires strong leadership, experience with supplier audits, CAPA, and data-driven decision making in a regulated manufacturing environment. Columbus, OH area role with travel expectations.