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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the GES Global Engineering Services division.

As the Maintenance Supervisor of Electricians, you’ll oversee facilities planning and operations activities for a designated facility or business unit.

What You’ll Work On

• Oversee facilities planning activities for company.
• Through intermediate managers, direct space allocations, moves, and facilities construction, modification and maintenance.
• Implements facilities policies and practices.
• Develop facilities policies and practices.
• Review and approve facilities related contracts and vendor qualifications.
• Develop and monitor facilities related budgets. Assist space planning with moves and office related projects.
• Oversee or coordinate activities related to grounds maintenance, janitorial services.
• Assist with on-site physical security as directed by manager and the Global Security Group.
• Oversee facility emergency response and automation systems operation.
• Assist with development and implementation of service request and preventive maintenance systems and equipment procedures.
• Assists with development of disaster recovery and business continuity planning as directed by manager.
• Communicate facility concerns with EHS staff regularly.
• 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.
• 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

• B.S. in Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of 6-year related work experience.
• Previous facilities management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Proven customer service skills and strategies.
• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience desired

• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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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