What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Abbott?
The Opportunity
The Facilities and EHS Manager position works out of our Liberty, SClocation in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.
Facilities Manager will oversee facilities planning and operations activities for company.
What You'll Work On
Develop facilities policies and practices.
Oversee facilities planning activities for company.
Through intermediate managers, direct space allocations, moves, and facilities construction, modification and maintenance.
Implements facilities policies and practices.
Hire, train, and motivate facilities staff and contractors.
Review and approve facilities related contracts and vendor qualifications.
Develop and monitor facilities related budgets.
Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements
Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Sets goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 5 years
Previous facilities management experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
Experience selecting and managing vendors and contracts.
Experience working in a broader enterprise / cross division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
Strong interpersonal and project management skills. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
Ability to travel approximately 15% (only if required)
