Facilities Manager
Abbott
Summary
Abbott's Cardiac Rhythm Management division is seeking a leader to oversee Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Operational Excellence initiatives at our manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient operating environment while driving continuous improvement across facilities, maintenance, and EHS functions.
Job description
The Opportunity
Abbott's Cardiac Rhythm Management division is seeking a leader to oversee Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Operational Excellence initiatives at our manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient operating environment while driving continuous improvement across facilities, maintenance, and EHS functions.
The successful candidate will lead teams responsible for facilities and EHS operations, support site reliability and infrastructure needs, manage budgets and projects, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Facilities, EHS, and Operational Excellence activities in support of site objectives.
- Manage teams with a focus on execution, policy implementation, operational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
- Ensure proper maintenance and reliability of facility systems, utilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of facility-related issues to minimize downtime and business disruptions.
- Establish and maintain strong safety and housekeeping practices throughout the site.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Evaluate and optimize facility, office, and production layouts to support operational requirements, building codes, and safety regulations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and health and safety requirements.
- Manage departmental budgets and ensure activities are executed within approved financial targets.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to support manufacturing and business objectives.
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
Required Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in Facilities, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field. Experience leading teams and supporting operational initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience managing facility systems, maintenance programs, EHS initiatives, or operational excellence projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience managing capital projects, contractors, and facility improvement initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and compliance programs.
What You'll Bring
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functional areas.
- Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Facilities, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience leading teams and supporting operational initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience managing facility systems, maintenance programs, EHS initiatives, or operational excellence projects.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functional areas.
- Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset.
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.