Are you looking for a position at the #1 Top Employer in the Netherlands and do you want to improve the lives of people all over the world with your work?

Are you looking for a position at the #1 Top Employer in the Netherlands and do you want to improve the lives of people all over the world with your work?

If so, then we are looking for you!

Manager Maintenance & Engineering, site Zwolle

(member of Site Leadership Team)

What are you responsible for?

The Manager Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) provides engineering support for the plant. The scope is wide and includes Maintenance, Facilities, Capex projects, Manufacturing Automation, Process & Packaging Engineering for all plant areas and Technical Support Group - TSG (NEN1010 /ATEX /Calibration /Technical Documentation / Sprinkler/Utilities, Calibration, Facility Management).

The Manager M&E is part of the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and as Manager M&E indirect responsible for total 70 Abbott. HC and direct manager of 6 Team Managers: Project Management, Process and Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing Automation, Maintenance Powder & Liquid dept. (2 managers), Manager TSG

The Manager M&E reports to the Site Director.

Who are you?

• You are looking for an internationally operating company that offers you every opportunity to learn and improve continuously. You know how to maneuver in a complex international matrix organization.
• You are curious, enjoy a challenge and like to take initiative.
• You are independent and are also a team player, a good coach for your team.
• You are energized by knowing your work will contribute to improving the quality of people's lives.
• You are an experienced leader in a similar role.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for Capital investment, Utility management, Maintenance Management, Facility Management, Process & Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing Automation.
• Provide general engineering management to achieve plant goals and objectives.
• Responsible for significant engineering capital and expense budgets.
• Provide proper departmental staffing, training and development.
• Develop the plant long range and short-range capital plans (Masterplan)
• Develop short- and long-range goals for engineering.
• Talent development in all layers of your organization; be future ready.
• Manage the engineering change control system.
• Manage contractors and vendors executing work in the facility.
• Assure all needed engineering records and documents are properly maintained.
• Manage the annual plant shutdown planning and coordination.
• Assure utilities are provided to plant operations at all times.
• Make sure that all your departments continuously improve, don’t accept status quo.

What kind of knowledge and experience do you bring with you?

• Master degree in technology, engineering or other relevant disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, food processing or infant formula/nutritional products.
• Experience in Project or Process Engineering and manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience as a Manager with responsibility in engineering or manufacturing.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Process Industry or Packaging industry as a Technical Manager or Project Manager, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.

Our offer

A working environment in which you work together with colleagues from different backgrounds. We encourage personal and career growth, while you strive for success and have fun with your team.

In addition, we offer, among other things:

• Working at the #1 Top Employer in the Netherlands (for two consecutive years).
• A varied, challenging, and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment.
• Excellent employment conditions that you can arrange yourself.
• The option of coordinating your working hours and work location with your manager, in line with your position and personal situation.
• A financial contribution to pay off your student debt (ask for the criteria when applying);
• An environment that contributes to your sustainable employability (including lifestyle coaching, yoga classes; chair massages, etc.);
• An above-average pension scheme.
• A budget that you can use to follow non-work-related training and courses that contribute to your personal development.
• A sports allowance to work on your vitality and fitness.
• Personal financial planning advice to map out your current financial situation.
• A personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities and career prospects.
• You can participate in various networks within Abbott.
• The ability to buy Abbott shares at a discount.
• Various internal rewards and recognition programs.

About the division

Abbott Nutrition provides nutritional products for people of all ages. Our products help children grow and support the unique nutritional needs of people with chronic illness. Our factory in Zwolle produces some of these trusted food products for children and adults, including PediaSure, Isomil and Ensure.

At Abbott, we create life-changing technologies and have a strong focus on providing the right care for everyone who needs it, at every stage of life. Do you also want to be part of this and contribute to society?

About Abbott

Abbott is a global health player, committed to more than just helping people live longer and better lives. Abbott employs approximately 113,000 employees in 160 countries worldwide on a diverse portfolio of diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. In the Netherlands, 2000 colleagues at 9 locations are working on sustainable solutions for important health challenges.

How do you apply?

Do you enjoy working in an international organization that contributes to healthcare and do you recognize yourself in this profile, then we would like to receive your response.

You can apply with your CV and motivation via our website; Careers at Abbott Laboratories | Abbott Laboratories jobs.

What are the next steps after the application?

The recruiter will contact you. If it appears that your profile fits the position, the job interviews will be scheduled. Part of our selection procedure is checking references and submitting a Certificate of Good Conduct. An assessment can be part of the application process.

We are looking forward to your response!