Project Coordinator - 1st Shift (Altavista, VA Plant)

Abbott Laboratories; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Excellent retirement savings plan with

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Altavista, VA, within the Nutrition division, seeks a Plant Project Coordinator focused on production. You will support manufacturing operations, lead capital projects, and drive training for crew members across the site.

Join a large healthcare leader with a strong focus on quality and safety. The role involves process improvement, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to keep production running efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess strong leadership skills with excellent written, verbal, analytical, and mechanical skills.
• Strong multitasking abilities in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing support of all Operations capital scope projects and associated technical training for crew members.
• Support and lead process improvement and technical troubleshooting/corrective action initiatives.
• Participate in BEx idea generation and implementation for the production area.
• Perform administrative duties as required (meetings, data collection & analysis, trend reports, budgets, orders, travel).
• Support new product start-ups and/or task force participation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or vocational schooling

Tools

Computer systems

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.

Descritivo de Cargo Plant Project Coordinator - Production 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 Altavista, VA 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. Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

Manufacturing support of all Operations capital scope projects and associated technical training for crew members. Support and lead process improvement and technical troubleshooting/corrective action initiatives. Participate in BEx idea generation and implementation for the production area.

• Perform Administrative duties as required (i.e. meetings, date collection & analysis, trend reports, PM closeout, budgets, orders supplies, travel, etc). All other project work assigned. (Schedule maintenance and engineering work as needed, support engineering studies for plant/division, flexible work schedule). Support new product start-ups and/or task force participation. Help in assisting the team in resolving equipment efficiency issues, uptime and maintenance.

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

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must possess strong leadership skills while demonstrating excellent written, verbal, analytical, and mechanical skills with proficiency in various computer systems and software. The individual must be highly motivated and self‑driven to effectively manage multitasks in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment while utilizing good judgment, effective communication, and strong problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Some college or vocational schooling preferred.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Familia de Cargo Manufacturing Divisão ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain Localidade United States > Altavista : Building 1 Localidades Adicionais Turno de Trabalho Standard Viagem No Vigilância médica No Atividades de trabalho significativas Continuous 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.

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A Abbott significa o poder da saúde. Por mais de 125 anos, a Abbott tem ajudado as pessoas a alcançar seu potencial — porque uma saúde melhor permite que indivíduos e comunidades vivam melhor. Com uma rede global e diversificada, que serve clientes em mais de 160 países, criamos novas soluções — em todo o espectro da saúde, em todo o mundo, para todas as fases da vida. Seja através da próxima geração de equipamentos de diagnóstico, dispositivos médicos para estilos de vida em transformação, nutrição baseada em ciência, ou novas reformulações, estamos desenvolvendo tecnologias mais inovadoras e revolucionárias na área da saúde para que indivíduos vivam melhor e com mais saúde. Os colaboradores da Abbott vêm trabalhar todos os dias com energia, entusiasmo e comprometimento com o intuito de promover a saúde e o bem-estar de milhões de pessoas. Eles superam os limites para ajudar a gerenciar e tratar alguns dos maiores desafios de saúde da vida.

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