- Salary
- $129k – $259k
- Location
- United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT ABBOTT
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
WORKING AT ABBOTT
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
- 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
OVERVIEW
The Sr. Engineering Manager oversees overall operations engineering activities at a manufacturing site, and ensurse products are manufactured consistently, based on Abbott quality standards to meet market demands.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Oversees and manages all operations engineering activities across multiple product lines and shifts at a manufacturer site(s).
- Ensures the performance, output, and continuous improvement of a significant number of fully and/or partly automated lines/processes.
- Anticipates and resolves high-level issues and conflicts impacting operations success.
- Leads end-to-end project management to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
- Makes difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects / programs.
- Anticipates and identifies areas of strategic and tactical risk, mitigating risks through early risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Sets and monitors performance and value indicators, leading project audits (scope, schedule, quality, cost) and adjusting as required.
- Accountable for operational efficiencies and optimisations into manufacturing processes
- Initiates and cultivates open, honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors by establishing rapport, developing an understanding of others’ needs, promoting common goals, and following through on commitments.
- Drive department financial budget planning and generation of multi-year planning.
- Hires, retains, and develops a diverse, highly qualified engineering team; provide ongoing performance feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
- Support the development of new and existing products, materials, and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Leads cross-functional relationships with R&D, Quality, Clinical, Regulatory, and other departments to meet quality, cost, and supply chain objectives.
- Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements by developing, implementing, and monitoring systems and procedures.
- Uphold company initiatives and ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in significant engineering, project management, and / or operational experience
- Extensive experience managing operations engineering activities at a manufacturer site, preferably in a highly regulated industry.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, automated manufacturing lines with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
- Experience in team management, including hiring, development, and succession planning for a diverse engineering workforce.
- Lead various large, complex project activity components (development of scope, schedule, budgets, risk register, etc.).
- A career history marked by a consistent series of significant contributions and accomplishments.
- Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, Environmental, Health & Safety regulations, and Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
- Deep understanding of automated manufacturing processes, especially within the context of manufacturing site.
- Expertise in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Leadership skills in building, managing, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
- Familiarity with strategic planning and implementation within a global, matrixed organization.
- Listens to and understands others’ points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one’s own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to present and get buy in of upper management for major programs.
- Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences, while optimizing overall divisional goals.
- A technical background in health care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, or pharmaceutical companies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as a Subject Matter Expert or Independent Technical Expert on specialized technical matters
- Project Management certification
- SS Greenbelt certification
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$129,300.00 – $258,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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