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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

　　Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

　　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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

　　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 DO

　　The Plant Sanitation Manager is accountable for all aspects of plant sanitation, including program strategy and results for manufacturing operations, warehouse and plant grounds. This role works under the direct supervision of the Food Safety Manager. They are responsible for all phases of sanitation, pest control, microbiological and cleaning programs for the site. The decision-making process of this position is critical to the ongoing compliance of the production operation and to the quality and safety of the food products. The purpose of the job is to drive all food safety standards throughout the plant through the development and implementation of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance policies, procedures and training.

　　Acting as the site sanitation lead in the process of assessing and mitigating safety risk associated with construction and major maintenance. Working closely with engineering and maintenance to identify capital expense needs

　　Collaborate/Coordinate with Facility Supervisor, Operations Leadership and Site Cleaning Crew to achieve desired Environmental Monitoring performance and Pest Control performance

　　Evaluating facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing

　　Evaluating monthly environmental samples for monitoring of pathogenic organisms in plant, trending the results and developing corrective actions

　　Reviews master cleaning schedule for plant conformance to GMP and Abbott guidelines

　　Engaging technical experts from corporate, industry experts, and chemical / equipment suppliers to troubleshoot any sanitation challenges and identifying novel technologies and methodologies

　　Developing and assisting with implementing all sanitation related training for sanitation and plant employees as needed

　　Ensures all safety requirements related to sanitation are met including proper chemical storage, MSDS, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and procedures.

　　Maintaining and writing detailed clean up procedures and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for all plant equipment, driving towards reduced water and air usage.

　　Maintains and updates master cleaning schedule for plant meeting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Corporate guidelines

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

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

　　Required

　　Bachelors degree and/or 5+ years’ experience in plant quality/food safety/sanitation

　　Understanding and application of microbiological principles with in-depth food borne pathogen knowledge.

　　Knowledge of HACCP, Sanitation principles and Food Safety Preventive Controls (FSPC)

　　Understanding of the appropriate wet cleaning and dry cleaning methodology.

　　Experience in successfully addressing environmental sanitation challenges in areas such as drains, floors, walls, roofs, and equipment.

　　Proven leadership capabilities

　　Strategic planning & execution experiences

　　Process control management experience

　　Leading organizational change projects

　　Demonstrated financial acumen

　　Continuous Improvement Project Delivery

　　Preferred

　　Sanitarian and Pesticide Application certified

　　Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certified

　　Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certified

　　Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]