Maintenance Manager, Pilot Plant

Abbott

6d•$85,300 - $170,700•Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 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 + 3 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. Pilot Plant Maintenance Manager Oversee maintenance operations and equipment calibrations for the Pilot Plant and PRC, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of all production and warehouse assets. Lead the Pilot Plant maintenance team and provide oversight for the PRC maintenance team, which reports through a Front-Line Maintenance Leader. Partner closely with Engineering to support capital projects, equipment validation, and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science, other technical discipline or business is required
5+ years’ experience supporting manufacturing
Experience in key engineering disciplines including process, instrumentation & controls, facilities, utilities, and equipment
5+ years’ experience in people leadership

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience with the regulatory standards and requirements for a food manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership Direct and manage maintenance activities for the Pilot Plant and PRC to ensure equipment uptime and operational efficiency. Supervise the Pilot Plant maintenance team and provide guidance to the PRC maintenance team through the Front-Line Maintenance Leader.
Equipment Reliability & Calibration Ensure timely calibration and preventive maintenance of all production and warehouse equipment. Implement and monitor maintenance schedules, compliance standards, and safety protocols.
Collaboration & Project Support Partner with Engineering on capital projects, equipment installations, and validation activities. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
Compliance & Documentation Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibrations, and validations in accordance with regulatory and company standards. Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Team Development Coach and develop maintenance personnel to build technical expertise and foster a culture of accountability and safety.

Benefits

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 + 3 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.