Manager-Pest Management & Facility

Overview

Manage overall upkeep of plant GMP facilities, including building repairs, maintenance and infrastructure improvement projects, and develop pest management programs and systems to ensure their adherence.

What you'll do

• Ensure adherence to site pest management procedures and CHEMSA guidelines.
• Set up governance and review mechanisms to track progress on mitigation actions.
• Provide clear direction to the pest control contractual team to achieve KPIs.
• Ensure training and awareness for pest inspection and identification among employees and contractors.
• Conduct pest risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Carry out root cause analysis for pest infestations and implement solutions.
• Ensure timely replacement of pest control devices.
• Continuously improve pest control services and use appropriate chemicals.
• Track improvements due to controls and identify opportunities for further enhancement.
• Report and analyze pest signal trends and take actions based on seasonal variations.
• Address gaps in facility maintenance, including doors, taps, whitewashing, road repair, and building repairs.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance for vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Coordinate strongly with QA, Production, Maintenance, and EHS functions.
• Lead teams of contractors, vendors, and service providers to execute tasks.
• Promote safe work practices and behaviors among contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Ensure safety and quality in all pest management actions to protect the product from adulteration.
• Identify and implement energy conservation points without major investments.
• Conduct annual monsoon risk assessments and plan for mitigation.
• Collaborate with the pest control team to identify and close gaps.
• Maintain compliance documentation for vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Share monthly facility maintenance job reports with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure timely processing of payments for vendors and contractors.

What you'll need

• B.E. Civil or Mechanical Engineer or Entomologist.
• Minimum 3-5 years proven experience in pest management and facility maintenance.
• Sound analytical skills and ability to provide engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills; ability to manage and deliver stakeholder expectations.
• Attention to detail; ensuring cleaning, upkeep and safety standards are followed and sustained.
• Ability to get things done as per Abbott expectations.
• Strong knowledge of pest control services.
• Experience in Nutrition or Pharma industry and exposure to working under GMP conditions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Proficiency in documentation and reporting.

Nice to have

• Background in an MNC will be preferred.

Details

• Location: Jhagadia, India (Operation Support).
• Division: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain; Job family: Facilities & Maintenance.
• Work shift: Standard.
• Travel: Yes, 15% of the time.
• Significant work activities: continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8-hour day).