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.
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.
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.
What we Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as:
* Family health insurance,
* Excellent pension scheme,
* Life assurance,
* Career Development,
* Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
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