Manager Facilities and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), this position is on-site at our Vascular manufacturing facility in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days.
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A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position will provide support to our Medical Devices, Vascular manufacturing facility in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks and Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.
As Manager Facilities & EHS is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all facility engineering, maintenance, environmental, health, safety, security, and compliance programs for a medical device manufacturing plant. This role ensures that the site’s physical infrastructure, utilities, and work environment support safe, reliable, and compliant operations while meeting corporate standards and regulatory requirements. The position leads and develops multi-disciplinary teams in the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of facilities engineering, capital projects, and EHS programs.
What You’ll Do
Facilities Engineering, Maintenance & Infrastructure Reliability
Manage all facility engineering operations, utilities, and building systems to ensure safe, compliant, and uninterrupted support for manufacturing, labs, and office spaces.
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime.
Ensure all facilities comply with corporate engineering standards, GMP expectations, and applicable building codes.
Capital Project Planning & Execution
Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of site capital projects, including infrastructure upgrades, expansions, and equipment installations.
Ensure capital projects meet schedule, cost, safety, and quality requirements while aligning with corporate guidelines and long-term site strategy.
Coordinate cross‑functional teams and external contractors during all project phases.
Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership
Provide strategic direction and oversight for all EHS programs, including environmental compliance, industrial safety, occupational health, ergonomics, and emergency response.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as corporate EHS standards.
Develop and standardize policies, training, and procedures that drive continuous improvement in EHS culture, performance, and risk reduction.
Lead site incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
Lead the site's Emergency Brigade Team, ensuring training, readiness, and proper equipment availability. (assigned under EHS because it is part of emergency response & safety culture).
Emergency Preparedness, Business Continuity & Crisis Management
Oversee the site’s Hurricane Preparedness Plan, including pre‑season planning, resource allocation, communication protocols, and post-event assessments.
Manage the site's Business Continuity Plan (BCP), maintaining updated recovery strategies, conducting drills, and ensuring alignment with corporate resilience programs.
Support crisis management activities and ensure integration between emergency response, facilities readiness, and EHS controls.
Security, Compliance, and Regulatory Interface
Oversee physical security programs, including access control, contractor management, and alignment with corporate security standards.
Maintain required documentation, permits, and regulatory interfaces for environmental and safety compliance.
Engage with auditors, inspectors, and certification bodies during site visits and audits.
Financial Management, Budgeting & Vendor Oversight
Develop and manage annual operating budgets for Facilities and EHS.
Review and approve expenditures, contracts, and service agreements while ensuring cost‑effective operations.
Manage external vendors, contractors, and service providers supporting both Facilities and EHS programs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of experience. Both overall and any industry-specific experience needed: Environmental, Health, Safety, and Facilities-related experience. Proven experience in EHS and Facilities management, including both overall and industry-specific expertise. Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and deliver long-term plans.
Strong team development skills and experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal) to interact effectively with global stakeholders.
Digital skills: Microsoft Office.
Experience in budget management for capital projects.
Preferred qualifications
Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial.
Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
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The base pay for this position is
$102,000.00 – $204,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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