Maintenance Department Manager - Casa Grande, AZ

Maintenance Department ManagerAbbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Department Manager. Drive operational excellence in a high-performing manufacturing environment.We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Department Manager to lead a multi-shift maintenance organization and deliver world-class asset performance across a highly automated manufacturing facility. This leadership role is responsible for developing frontline leaders and skilled technicians, managing budgets, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.The ideal candidate is a proven maintenance leader who excels in coaching teams, driving reliability-centered maintenance practices, managing financial performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona 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.Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott's leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we're more than just a company, we're a family. Working here you'll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.What You'll Work OnLead and develop maintenance supervisors and skilled trades personnel across multiple shifts. Foster an engaging, inclusive, and accountable team culture focused on safety, collaboration, continuous improvement and results.Execute preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.Oversee maintenance activities across production and warehouse operations, ensuring timely and effective execution.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, equipment performance, and asset utilization.Partner with engineering, operations and quality to drive long-term asset care and reliability strategies for manufacturing equipment and critical site systems.Manage site calibration programs in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.Lead maintenance planning and execution for site shutdowns and major projects.Build strong partnerships with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other site functions.Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, GMP, and company standards while maintaining a strong safety-first culture.Manage departmental budgets, control spending, and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or another technical discipline.8+ years of manufacturing experience supporting production operations.5+ years of people leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams.Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, equipment reliability, asset management, and manufacturing operations.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a food, nutrition, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment.Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.Experience implementing reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement programs.You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.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)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.