Have you ever wanted to make a difference?
At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines.
Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.Abbott IrelandIn Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites.
We currently have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo.
Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway.
We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.Purpose of RoleAs Facilities Manager you will lead a dynamic team of facilities specialists and an integrated facility management team to deliver the facility and utility requirements that are necessary to support a high-volume cleanroom manufacturing environment.
You will ensure the optimal working environment for in excess of 800 employees and lead the EHS function to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe working space for all.This position will report to the Site Director.Major Responsibilities:Lead the team to ensure that the tight environmental specifications are achieved in the cleanroom and associated microenvironments.Collaborate with the Technical and Operations teams to lead cross functional activities to minimise variation that could impact product or production performance.Develop and manage facility project plans, determine, and agree on project schedules to ensure timely implementation and customer satisfaction.Lead a team to ensure product availability, maintain regulatory compliance, and optimize productivity.Liaise with external contractors for the successful introduction and commissioning of new or modified building installations, plant services, and equipment.Foster a culture where Health and Safety is a shared responsibility.Manage the facility impact of new products in production.Ensure effective use of resources and progress of departmental objectives within time and budget constraints.Promote cost-reduction projects.Review the status of all plant equipment and associated activities, overseeing all reactive and routine maintenance planning.Maintain a programme of continual improvement within the department.Define, plan, and coordinate facilities projects, tasks, and objectives to achieve company goals.Review and approve all construction drawings (structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical) and track project capital and expense schedules.Manage relevant departmental/project budgets within target and implement CIP/BEx projects as required.Provide technical support and knowledge.Ensure projects meet quality requirements of all stakeholders, including customers, auditors, and other external agencies by ensuring adherence to the required policies and procedures.Measure and report progress against approved timelines.Act as an effective leader in managing and organizing the completion of all strategic projects.Ensure prompt attention of Project Managers in areas of risk, which might have an adverse effect on timeliness, product, and/or safety.Ensure the department conducts its business in a manner designed to be protective of human health, safety, and the environment.Education and Experience:A relevant third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Science.At least 5 years of previous experience in a facility related role in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical manufacturingFacility Management Professional qualifications are not essential but are preferred.Supervisory experience essential.What we OfferAttractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such asFamily health insurance,Excellent pension schemeLife assuranceCareer DevelopmentGrowing business plus access to many more benefits.Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.