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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Associate Director - Maintenance

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWaco, TX, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related field is required.
  • Ten years of maintenance experience, including five years of facilities management and/or project management experience, are required.
  • Seven years of project management experience leading projects are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage employees involved in scheduling, implementing, or executing maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment and processes, and manage employees involved in managing or improving facility and utility systems.
  • Oversee site expansion projects in coordination with Project Engineering to ensure they are completed on time, within scope and budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Ensure plant utilities comply with current good manufacturing practice and regulatory requirements and meet their designed functions.
  • Plan, budget, and schedule facility modifications to existing or new spaces, including estimates for equipment, labor, materials, and related costs.
  • Oversee and manage department facilities and equipment repair and maintenance budgets and requests for proposals for architectural firms, contractors, and other providers.
  • Guide and direct building-space allocation, layout, and facility expansions.
  • Plan and guide the site equipment and facilities maintenance program, including preventive and unscheduled maintenance and the work-order system.
  • Develop the overall equipment, facilities, and utilities maintenance strategy, including lifecycle management.
  • Create criteria and performance specifications for facilities and equipment to meet unique operating requirements and building safety codes.
  • Develop the site energy strategy, including reducing or reusing electricity, natural gas, and water.
  • Ensure facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health, and security standards, and ensure facilities are maintained through staff and vendors.
  • Plan business continuity for major failures to support rapid recovery and establish appropriate communication channels.
  • Oversee day-to-day facility operations carried out by staff and vendors.
  • Oversee internal moves, including site-plan maintenance, physical relocation, and coordination with related contractors, vendors, and equipment.
  • Oversee supply ordering, related inventory, and vendor management; participate in lease negotiations and manage sublease arrangements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Five years of experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry is preferred.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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