Change Specialist I

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Change Specialist

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY & HEART FAILURE, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

The Change Specialist I is responsible for implementation of Change Orders in the designated PLM and ERP system, with a focus on document and part changes. This includes communication with Change Managers on issues identified and provide feedback on how to correct them. The Change Specialist I completes Quality Checks and implement Pre-Release and Post-Release tasks and enters information into the PLM and ERP system in relationship to the releases of the Change Orders for use within the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform and take on the responsibility of the Change Specialist role.
• Main focus is verification and implementation of Change Orders within the PLM and ERP systems (after adequate training).
• Prioritize workload and obtains priorities from Group Lead and completes changes submitted from across the organization.
• Implement Change Orders for completion and accuracy and provides feedback to Change Managers if issues were identified.
• Interacts with Change Managers to explain basic PLM and ERP system functionality and workflow.
• Manages ERP Product Configuration
  • Change Master
  • Material Master/Material Extension
  • BOM
  • Routers
  • Inspection Plan

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• 0 – 2 years of experience in a Document/Engineering Change Control role, preferably in a regulated industry.
• Requires basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Able to enter data in PLM and ERP system provided per Change Orders.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to contribute to a department problem-solving team.
• Ability to work in a geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate with Change Managers and other Documentation Services staff in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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