Facilities Manager

at  Abbott Laboratories

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Science.
• At least 5 years of previous experience in a facility related role in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Facility Management Professional qualifications are not essential but are preferred.
• Supervisory experience essential.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

As Facilities Manager you will lead a dynamic team of facilities specialists and an integrated facility management team to deliver the facility and utility requirements that are necessary to support a high-volume cleanroom manufacturing environment. You will ensure the optimal working environment for in excess of 800 employees and lead the EHS function to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe working space for all.
This position will report to the Site Director.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the team to ensure that the tight environmental specifications are achieved in the cleanroom and associated microenvironments.
• Collaborate with the Technical and Operations teams to lead cross functional activities to minimise variation that could impact product or production performance.
• Develop and manage facility project plans, determine, and agree on project schedules to ensure timely implementation and customer satisfaction.
• Lead a team to ensure product availability, maintain regulatory compliance, and optimize productivity.
• Liaise with external contractors for the successful introduction and commissioning of new or modified building installations, plant services, and equipment.
• Foster a culture where Health and Safety is a shared responsibility.
• Manage the facility impact of new products in production.
• Ensure effective use of resources and progress of departmental objectives within time and budget constraints.
• Promote cost-reduction projects.
• Review the status of all plant equipment and associated activities, overseeing all reactive and routine maintenance planning.
• Maintain a programme of continual improvement within the department.
• Define, plan, and coordinate facilities projects, tasks, and objectives to achieve company goals.
• Review and approve all construction drawings (structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical) and track project capital and expense schedules.
• Manage relevant departmental/project budgets within target and implement CIP/BEx projects as required.
• Provide technical support and knowledge.
• Ensure projects meet quality requirements of all stakeholders, including customers, auditors, and other external agencies by ensuring adherence to the required policies and procedures.
• Measure and report progress against approved timelines.
• Act as an effective leader in managing and organizing the completion of all strategic projects.
• Ensure prompt attention of Project Managers in areas of risk, which might have an adverse effect on timeliness, product, and/or safety.
• Ensure the department conducts its business in a manner designed to be protective of human health, safety, and the environment.