Process Engineering Manager - Columbus Plant

Abbott • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineering Manager works at Abbott’s Columbus, Ohio plant in the Abbott Nutrition Division. The role supports manufacturing operations, improves existing processes, and helps ensure production goals are met. It monitors equipment, machines, and tools and addresses equipment or process issues that lead to nonconforming products, low yields, or quality problems. The position works with Quality and Research and Development to integrate new products and processes into manufacturing.

The manager leads technical work on new and improved products and processes, including current and next-generation programs. The role directs project teams, sets project goals, mentors employees, and serves as a technical resource and consultant. It acts as the single point of contact for technical functions in the manufacturing area and leads strategic priorities for Engineering and Maintenance. The manager establishes daily tactical priorities and collaborates with the Operations Senior Front Line Leader to align execution and achieve quality and volume goals. The role reports directly to the Site Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience in a similar role.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations, optimize existing processes, and help ensure production goals are met.
• Monitor equipment, machines, and tools; correct equipment problems or process parameters that cause nonconforming products, low yields, or product quality issues.
• Work with Quality and Research and Development to integrate new products and processes into the manufacturing area.
• Lead technical activities for new or improved products and processes, including current and next-generation programs and strategic company objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations.
• Lead project teams and determine project goals and objectives.
• Serve as a resource in selecting, orienting, and training new engineers and employees.
• Mentor employees by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.
• Interact cross-functionally and with internal and external customers.
• Serve as a consultant on engineering or scientific interpretations and significant matters, and act as a spokesperson to customers on business unit capabilities.
• Act as the single point of contact for technical functions in the manufacturing area.
• Lead strategic priorities for Engineering and Maintenance and manage daily tactical priorities.
• Collaborate with the Operations Senior Front Line Leader to align priorities across operations and technical teams and achieve quality and volume outcomes.
• Comply with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness and occupational health programs.
• Medical benefits start on day one.
• 120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, plus a vacation buy program.
• Five personal days.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Retiree healthcare program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit offering a path to a bachelor’s degree.
• Training and career development, including onboarding programs.
• Competitive compensation and incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager