Supervisor II, Facilities Maintenance - Sturgis, MI Plant

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-controlled  

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan 

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 

• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays 

• Retiree Healthcare program 

• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 

• 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

• A 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 Sturgis, MI 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. 

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What You’ll Work On 

The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor maintains the plant buildings and grounds including, but not limited to, elevators, utilities distribution systems, floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, sewer systems, doors, parking lots, lawns, and vegetation.  This role also manages manages the maintenance of all plant vehicles and associated equipment such as high lifts, fleet cars, and trucks.

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.

• Maintain all painted surfaces in a 787,000 square foot facility –scraping, touchup and painting.

• Maintain all exterior grounds - cleanup, lawn care, snow removal, parking lot walkways, shrubs, etc.

• Coordinate all facilities work with the effected departments.

• Schedule and supervise contractors for facilities maintenance, painting, roofing, lawn, snow removal, floor and tile work, insulation, windows, doors, etc.

• Act as the Project Engineer and/or Project Sponsor for minor facilities projects such as re-roofing, flooring replacements, and remodeling.

• Maintain plant facilities, buildings, grounds, and the fixed assets of the buildings as to permit the safe, efficient, and economical conduct of business at the Sturgis plant in compliance with all Abbott and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain a superior level of housekeeping and GMP in the plant common areas such as offices, restrooms, and hallways.

• Maintain the plant vehicle fleet to provide safe and reliable transportation.

• Manage security of the buildings and grounds by maintaining fences, doors, gates, lighting, and fire systems.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or Food Technology (Engineering preferred)

• 5+ years of relevant experience

• Experience with supervision of direct reports

• Technical expertise in facilities maintenance and fork truck repair

Preferred Qualifications

• Capital project planning experience

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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