JOB DESCRIPTION:Maintenance Engineering ManagerThe Opportunity This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.
Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you're part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.
As Manager of Maintenance Engineering, you'll lead one of the site's most critical functions by setting the standard for reliability, safety, and technical leadership in a complex, high-output manufacturing
environment.
What You'll Work On- Lead the maintenance engineering function, setting strategy and standards for asset reliability, preventive maintenance, and technical problem-solving across the plant
- Own the site maintenance budget, including labor, MRO spend, and capital-related maintenance initiatives; drive cost discipline without compromising equipment reliability
- Develop and execute reliability improvement plans using RM, RCM, FMEA, and root cause analysis to reduce unplanned downtime and chronic equipment losses
- Partner with Operations to align maintenance strategies with production schedules and business priorities, ensuring consistent delivery against safety, quality, and service goals
- Provide functional leadership to maintenance engineers, planners, and technical specialists; build bench strength through coaching, capability development, and succession planning
- Lead the technical evaluation, installation, and sustainment of new equipment and capital projects to ensure long-term maintainability and reliability
- Ensure maintenance activities meet Abbott, regulatory, and food safety requirements (OSHA, FDA, GMP), with a strong focus on safe work practices and risk mitigation
- Champion continuous improvement through standard work, CMMS optimization, predictive maintenance technologies, and data-driven decision-making
- Serve as a key site leader during breakdowns and critical outages, driving structured response, rapid recovery, and sustainable corrective actions
You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline OR currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program with demonstrated and continuing progress toward degree completion.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, or related experience within a manufacturing or quality environment
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment, with prior leadership or functional ownership responsibilities
***Candidates pursuing a degree must provide documentation of enrollment and an educational plan outlining anticipated completion within an agreed-upon timeframe
Apply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 - $198,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:United States > Altavista : Building 1
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
