Plant IT Manager

• Responsible for the ensuring our IT systems and infrastructure are delivered and maintained as necessary to ensure Abbott Nutrition makes and ships finished goods to customers at the best cost and highest quality possible.
  
• The manager is the central point of contact for all IT matters at their respective site and is accountable to site leadership and their user community.
  
• This position must lead the team in this and needs to be proficient in maintaining relationships with site and divisional leadership.
  
• Oversees a team of 2 internal people (technical resources) and several contractors located at our Zwolle, NL manufacturing site.
  
• Ensures the IT systems used by AN supply chain are able to support the goals and objectives of leadership, and changes to those systems have minimal negative impact. Often this is achieved by representing the plant’s needs to the relevant corporate IT groups.
  
• When systems do not function as expected, works with the relevant teams to restore functionality as quickly as possible, in the sequence most appropriate for AN supply chain’s business operations.
  
• Participates in and/or leads Major Incident/crisis calls as necessary.
  
• Drives all teams to complete Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and CAPAs when warranted.
  
• Proactively works to consistently improve systems supportability, performance, availability, and reliability thru applying best practices such as root cause analyses, 5S, and other processes as necessary.
  
• Stimulates creativity and innovation in others. Open to new ideas. Supports those who initiate change and take risks. Promotes a Global Perspective. Constant awareness of evolving regulatory requirements in the business area and influence the IT stakeholders and vendors in addressing these evolutions in the most efficient way.
  
• Where needed, involves, and oversees IT business consultants and external technology experts. Builds and maintains strategic relationships with key software vendors as well as counterparts at other companies.
  
• Oversees and controls site IT budgets, including project capital/RCE expenditures. Continually looks for opportunities for best investment of Abbott’s resources, cost reductions, and cost avoidances.
  
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements in our served markets. Familiarity with validation and regulated industries is desirable.
  
• Manages IT projects at the site. Participates in business projects based on IT and business process expertise.
  
• Responsible for all aspects of people leadership for the Plant IT team: setting expectations, coaching, counseling, developing, evaluating, feedback, hiring, discipline and separation. Confronts and deals with people issues in a constructive and timely manner. Responsible for overall morale of team and promotes cohesive attitude.
  
• Establishes staffing/resources plans determining appropriate mix of sourcing opportunities.
  
• Responsible for overall organizational effectiveness.
  
• Operates with goals set by ANSC and IT leadership, but at the same time is highly self-motivated and directed.
  
• Has direct impact on capital budget, expenses, and major project completion.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, industrial engineering, or another discipline relevant for the healthcare industry or equivalent experience.
  

• A minimum of 5 years of IT or business experience, preferably in a large multinational organization.
  
• Strong experience in life sciences, including Gx P system validation.
  
• An established history of managing teams.
  
• A proven ability to manage a budget, including Capital and Operating Expense.
  
• Experience in manufacturing IT.
  
• Exceptional oral and written capabilities in both Dutch and English, with demonstrated experience developing well structured, logical, and audience relevant communications; must have strong MS Power Point and MS Excel skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in highly ambiguous and complex environments
  
• Broad IT or business expertise in various disciplines like system development and including infrastructure.
  
• Strong project management skills.
  
• Must be currently authorized to work in the Netherlands without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  
• Travel requirements are estimated at 5%, as we have occasional group meetings in the US or elsewhere in Europe.