Manager Equipment & Industrial Engineering - Columbus, OH

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:

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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 and incentives
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the Manager of Equipment and Industrial Engineering, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of engineering professionals responsible for design, development, implementation, optimization, and validation of filling and packaging equipment
• Coordinate resource planning and the technical execution of a portfolio of concurrent large-size capital projects for Abbott nutrition plants in the North America region; this may include leveraging of contract engineering support.
• Support the concept development and capital project front-end planning for equipment scope including design layout, equipment specifications, budget estimation, risk analysis, and schedule considerations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical support to North America Abbott plants, including existing system issues as well as design improvements as part of continuous improvement, and act as a technical influencer to senior leadership and stakeholders for business initiatives.
• Create and execute strategic initiatives relative to increasing manufacturing capacity, new product introductions, and quality /operational performance improvements in collaboration with plant management leadership teams.
• Up to 20% travel is expected as part of the role.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical or Industrial engineering)
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively increasing leadership responsibility, applying engineering knowledge, problem solving, and ingenuity to deliver capital projects related to high volume manufacturing systems.
• Experience in nutritional product manufacturing is a plus
• Experience working in an FDA/USDA regulated facility
• Experience in managing engineering firms, suppliers, and contractors
• Experience in validated processes and systems in a regulated environment
• Experience in project management including budget and scope management
• Strong executive presence and communication skills including managing internal/external stakeholders

     

The base pay for this position is

$125,300.00 – $250,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 25 % of the Time