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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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Site Engineering Manager position works out of our Liberty, SC location 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.

Site Engineering Manager will oversee Facilities Management, EHS, and Operations Engineering at a manufacturing site. Ensure products are manufactured consistently, based on Abbott quality standards to meet market demands.

What You'll Work On

• Oversees and manages all operations engineering activities across multiple product lines and shifts at a manufacturer site(s).

• Ensures the performance, output, and continuous improvement of a significant number of fully and/or partly automated lines/processes.

• Anticipates and resolves high-level issues and conflicts impacting operations success.

• Leads end-to-end project management to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.

• Makes difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects / programs.

• Anticipates and identifies areas of strategic and tactical risk, mitigating risks through early risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

• Sets and monitors performance and value indicators, leading project audits (scope, schedule, quality, cost) and adjusting as required.

• Accountable for operational efficiencies and optimizations into manufacturing processes

• Initiates and cultivates open, honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors by establishing

• rapport, developing an understanding of others’ needs, promoting common goals, and following through on commitments.

• Drive department financial budget planning and generation of multi-year planning.

• Hires, retains, and develops a diverse, highly qualified engineering team; provide ongoing performance feedback, coaching, and mentoring.

• Support the development of new and existing products, materials, and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Leads cross-functional relationships with R&D, Quality, Clinical, Regulatory, and other departments to meet quality, cost, and supply chain objectives.

• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements by developing, implementing, and monitoring systems and procedures.

• Uphold company initiatives and ensure compliance with Quality Management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 8 years, significant engineering, project management, and / or operational experience

• Extensive experience managing operations engineering activities at a manufacturer site, preferably in a highly regulated industry.

• Proven track record of leading large-scale, automated manufacturing lines with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.

• Experience in team management, including hiring, development, and succession planning for a diverse engineering workforce.

• Lead various large, complex project activity components (development of scope, schedule, budgets, risk register, etc.).

• A career history marked by a consistent series of significant contributions and accomplishments.

• Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, Environmental, Health & Safety regulations, and Quality

• Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).

• Deep understanding of automated manufacturing processes, especially within the context of manufacturing site.

• Expertise in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Leadership skills in building, managing, and developing high-performing engineering teams.

• Familiarity with strategic planning and implementation within a global, matrixed organization.

• Listens to and understands others’ points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one’s own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.

• Demonstrated ability to present and get buy in of upper management for major programs.

• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences, while optimizing overall divisional goals.

• A technical background in health care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, or pharmaceutical companies.

• PM qualification preferred

• SS greenbelt certification preferred

• Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Independent Technical Expert (ITE) on specialized technical matters.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $127,300.00 – $254,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com