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Sr. Maintenance Supervisor – Richmond, IN

Working at Abbott

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

Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlledTraining and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement planHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidaysRetiree Healthcare programRobust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchTuition 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesA company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Richmond, IN location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition 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®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

What You'll Work On

The Senior Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for manpower and resources within the maintenance, machine shop, stock room and calibration areas to ensure timely support to operations and engineering. Responsibilities include:

Drive a culture of engagement throughout the organization by providing effective leadership, direction, development, recognition, and support to the team.Attract and retain a diverse and qualified maintenance staff through effective training, succession planning strategies, and ongoing performance feedback. Develop goals for all assigned personnel. Write and conduct development plans / performance appraisals. Manage employee HR issues.Oversee the site’s preventive maintenance program by utilizing data analytics to identify trends and predict equipment failures. Develop and implement robust systems and tools to mitigate unplanned system and equipment failures, ensuring minimal disruption to production.Support and lead equipment upgrades/new installations.  Recommend and implement changes in equipment operating procedures, design or configurations that improve cost performance, operational performance, efficiency, and reliability.Develop asset care roadmaps based on data analysis to safeguard expected equipment and process reliability.Manage the financial performance of the department in accordance with planned budgets. Use data-driven insights to implement spend controls and develop strategies for cost improvement.Manage site shutdown maintenance planning and execution, using historical data to schedule activities efficiently and minimize downtime.Responsible for the machine shop, stockroom and equipment storage area including 5S, control and identification of equipment and compliance.Monitor key performance indicators related to maintenance operations, leveraging data to identify trends and collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement strategies for improvement.Work as a liaison between Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and external vendors to manage and resolve equipment related production issues.Assure adequate spare parts, tools, and other items needed to perform the maintenance, calibration, and MAXIMO system work duties.Maintain and administrate the MAXIMO/CMMS system.Assist/support other functions as needed; proactively seek ways to increase productivity (i.e., leading the identification and implementation of equipment improvements to increase productivity, while ensuring compliance to existing requirements).

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Pay and Shift

This is a salaried position working Monday through Friday on day shift.  This roles supports a 24/5 manufacturing site and may be required to provide after-hours, on-call support as well as flexibility in hours which may include weekends.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field5+ years of experience in a maintenance/engineering/operations/technical role2+ years of experience in leadership roleStrong communication skills, both written and verbalStrong computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for a FDA regulated / food manufacturing environmentKnowledge of plastic material science and/or injection molding processesKnowledge of complex assembly equipment and PLC Programming

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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* 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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.