Facilities Manager
About The Position
Abbott's Cardiac Rhythm Management division is seeking a leader to oversee Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Operational Excellence initiatives at its manufacturing site. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient operating environment while driving continuous improvement across facilities, maintenance, and EHS functions. The successful candidate leads teams responsible for facilities and EHS operations, supports site reliability and infrastructure needs, manages budgets and projects, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives. The role supports the facilities, infrastructure, and environmental health and safety programs that enable the manufacturing of medical technologies. The position is based at Abbott's Scottsdale, Arizona site and requires travel 10% of the time. The position's base pay range is $129,300–$258,700; pay may vary in specific locations.
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.
- At least 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 a continuous improvement mindset.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
