CAPA Remediation Manager (Contractor)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

Abbott has entered into an agreement to purchase Synlait’s North Island assets in New Zealand, including the Pōkeno manufacturing facility. Acquiring this facility supports Abbott’s anticipated growth in the Pacific Asia region across our adult and pediatric nutrition products. The pending close of the agreement is April 1, 2026.

This position works out of our Pokeno Site location in the Nutrition Division

As the CAPA Integration Project Manager,QA

What You’ll Do

• Lead end‑to‑end CAPA remediation initiatives, including assessment, prioritization, execution, and closure of CAPA records using a risk‑based approach.
• Establish clear intergation plans, timelines, and governance to address gaps in CAPA quality, documentation, and effectiveness.
• Partner with site and functional leadership to elevate CAPA understanding, ownership, and accountability.
• Drive change management activities to support adoption of improved CAPA practices, including coaching, communication, and training support.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT) to resolve root causes and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure CAPA integration activities align with Abbott Nutrition Quality System requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor remediation progress through defined metrics and dashboards; escalate risks and issues as needed.
• Support inspection readiness by ensuring remediated CAPAs demonstrate clear problem statements, robust root cause analysis, appropriate actions, and verified effectiveness.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a change agent to shift CAPA behaviors  to proactive, risk‑based problem solving.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to build understanding of CAPA expectations and roles.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to site leadership and governance forums.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, quality, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, and/or CAPA management within regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading integration or remeidation initiatives related to audits, inspections, or quality system gaps.
• Strong working knowledge of CAPA systems, root cause analysis, and risk‑based remediation.
• Proven project management and execution skills.
• Effective change management and influencing capability without direct authority.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance regulatory expectations with practical site execution.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Divisional Information

Nutrition

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.

The Opportunity

Abbott has entered into an agreement to purchase Synlait’s North Island assets in New Zealand, including the Pōkeno manufacturing facility. Acquiring this facility supports Abbott’s anticipated growth in the Pacific Asia region across our adult and pediatric nutrition products. The pending close of the agreement is April 1, 2026.

This position works out of our Pokeno Site location in the Nutrition Division

As the CAPA Integration Project Manager,QA

What You’ll Do

• Lead end‑to‑end CAPA remediation initiatives, including assessment, prioritization, execution, and closure of CAPA records using a risk‑based approach.
• Establish clear intergation plans, timelines, and governance to address gaps in CAPA quality, documentation, and effectiveness.
• Partner with site and functional leadership to elevate CAPA understanding, ownership, and accountability.
• Drive change management activities to support adoption of improved CAPA practices, including coaching, communication, and training support.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT) to resolve root causes and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure CAPA integration activities align with Abbott Nutrition Quality System requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor remediation progress through defined metrics and dashboards; escalate risks and issues as needed.
• Support inspection readiness by ensuring remediated CAPAs demonstrate clear problem statements, robust root cause analysis, appropriate actions, and verified effectiveness.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a change agent to shift CAPA behaviors  to proactive, risk‑based problem solving.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to build understanding of CAPA expectations and roles.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to site leadership and governance forums.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, quality, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, and/or CAPA management within regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading integration or remeidation initiatives related to audits, inspections, or quality system gaps.
• Strong working knowledge of CAPA systems, root cause analysis, and risk‑based remediation.
• Proven project management and execution skills.
• Effective change management and influencing capability without direct authority.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance regulatory expectations with practical site execution.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Divisional Information

Nutrition

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.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

New Zealand > Waikato: Pokeno Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)