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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 . 

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO 

An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

  

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. 

The Opportunity

This role is based out of Liberty, South Carolina.

Responsible for general supervision of the manufacturing inspection and test functions at every stage of the manufacturing process.May supervise inspection and test activities of operators.Performs function failure testing as well as physical defects.What You Will Work OnOversees operational implementation of quality assurance strategies and regulations.Completes the assessment of potential risks, ensures compliance and gives recommendations to management.Supervises team to ensure quality control aspects of the process are met (labouratories studies, clinical research, testing, operations, raw materials, production, finished product or services).Facilitates audits and regulatory inspections.Liaises with external vendors, contractors or suppliers to ensure that their products or services meet the organisation's quality standards.Assure timely inspections that support materials, product releases and in-process inspections.Maintain staff and equipment to assure appropriate technical capabilities.Monitor inspection procedures for effectiveness.Monitor compliance to appropriate regulatory standards.Effectively communicate with and provide support to other departments as necessary.Maintain a department culture of continuous improvement.Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

Associates Degree (± 13 years) (or) Bachelor's Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experiencMinimum 5 years Quality supervisory experience in medical industry and Quality systems auditing experience desired.ASQ certification in quality, six sigma, and/or lean manufacturing is desired.Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.Ability to travel approximately 15-25%, including internationally

The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.