JOB SCOPE Key Responsibilities • Support in the development & qualification of new suppliers/Ingredients ensuring execution of Abbott Recommendations. • Understand Abbott requirements & provide onsite support to suppliers in improvements & closing the gaps. • Work in collaboration with the JH plant & Mumbai team to understand any coverage/quality challenges & work proactively to resolve them. • The incumbent might have to relocate/travel to other supplier locations where managing the day-to-day action plans and communication with QA and technical operations team. • To support in implementation/conduct of systems, audits, training, and workshop by Abbott & ensures 100% compliance & no critical findings in Abbott Audits. • Monitoring of production activities, in-process checks, Sampling, Cleaning schedules, and Process Control at the supplier site. • Site Liaison between Supplier and Abbott. • Responsible for quality as per Abbott requirements & appropriate actions in case of deviations, RCA, and CAPA implementation at the site. • Ensure quantity fulfillment of supplies as per plan through effective communications with key stakeholders, tracking logistics & Supplies. • Develop & Maintain GMP, food safety, Good warehouse practices & Hygiene practices at the Supplier site. • Share daily production reports with the Abbott team & escalate abnormalities promptly. • Establish weekly, monthly, Quarterly & yearly Quality/Production reports. • Work for continuous Improvement & Excellence reduced variations & brings efficiency to the process. Key Behavioral Competencies Required: Adaptability, Innovation, Initiative, Teamwork, Integrity • Proactive thinking & strategic planning capabilities. • Ability to proactively develop alternatives make sound decisions quickly, with the best available information. • Effective communication, facilitation & interpersonal skills • Ability to perform under pressure with tight deadlines • Strong ability to adapt to changing business needs • Performance with Impeccable Integrity & Transparency • Support in the development & qualification of new suppliers/Ingredients ensuring execution of Abbott Recommendations. • Understand Abbott requirements & provide onsite support to suppliers in improvements & closing the gaps. • Work in collaboration with the JH plant & Mumbai team to understand any coverage/quality challenges & work proactively to resolve them. • The incumbent might have to relocate/travel to other supplier locations where managing the day-to-day action plans and communication with QA and technical operations team. • To support in implementation/conduct of systems, audits, training, and workshop by Abbott & ensures 100% compliance & no critical findings in Abbott Audits. • Monitoring of production activities, in-process checks, Sampling, Cleaning schedules, and Process Control at the supplier site. • Site Liaison between Supplier and Abbott. • Responsible for quality as per Abbott requirements & appropriate actions in case of deviations, RCA, and CAPA implementation at the site. • Ensure quantity fulfillment of supplies as per plan through effective communications with key stakeholders, tracking logistics & Supplies. • Develop & Maintain GMP, food safety, Good warehouse practices & Hygiene practices at the Supplier site. • Share daily production reports with the Abbott team & escalate abnormalities promptly. • Establish weekly, monthly, Quarterly & yearly Quality/Production reports. • Work for continuous Improvement & Excellence reduced variations & brings efficiency to the process. Key Behavioral Competencies Required: Adaptability, Innovation, Initiative, Teamwork, Integrity • Proactive thinking & strategic planning capabilities. • Ability to proactively develop alternatives make sound decisions quickly, with the best available information. • Effective communication, facilitation & interpersonal skills • Ability to perform under pressure with tight deadlines • Strong ability to adapt to changing business needs • Performance with Impeccable Integrity & Transparency Experience/Knowledge/Technical Skills Required: • Bachelor/Masters Degree in Food/Chemical Technology/Engineering or similar discipline. • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in some or all the following disciplines: Food Processing, Supplier Development, technical services, supplier quality assurance, and Plant operations. • Know how- Understanding of Food manufacturing process & Unit Operations. • Hands-on experience is preferred in manufacturing of Non-dairy ingredients (like Sugar, Maltodextrin, Edible Oils, Minerals & Vitamins, flavors, Nutritional Products, quality assurance, and technical oversight. • Knowledge of general microbiology/ chemical/ Physical hazards and understanding of Analytical testing. • Good data analytical skills & knowledge of the statistical process. • Good command of Excel & good presentation skills.