Abbott Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is looking for a **Preventive Maintenance Team Lead based in The Netherlands** , Olst. **Major accountabilities** The Team Lead for Preventive Maintenance is responsible for the preventive maintenance team and for overseeing the preventive maintenance activities within the maintenance department. This role ensures compliance with all internal and external regulations regarding EHS&E and GMP. The Team Lead assigns technicians to preventive maintenance tasks and corrective services, working closely with work planners to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations. **Main responsibilities:** **Leadership and Supervision:** + Oversee daily team activities and lead daily/weekly team meetings. + Provide guidance, feedback, and solutions to team members. + Evaluate team performance and foster a collaborative work environment. **Staffing and Resource Management:** + Monitor staffing levels and technician availability. + Arrange for external maintenance capacity as needed. + Ensure the team is adequately trained and equipped. **Planning and Coordination:** + Collaborate with work planners to develop and communicate maintenance schedules. + Ensure all preventive maintenance tasks are planned and executed efficiently. + Coordinate with other departments to minimize downtime and disruptions. **Workshop and Equipment Management:** + Maintain order, cleanliness, and safety in the workshop. + Manage tools, machines, and maintenance supplies. + Ensure all equipment is in good working condition and meets safety standards. **Competency Development:** + Develop and update the maintenance team's competency matrix. + Identify critical skills and abilities, and facilitate relevant training programs. + Encourage continuous learning and professional development within the team. **Policy and Procedure Implementation:** + Co-determine maintenance procedures and policies. + Ensure compliance with EHS&E and GMP regulations. + Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. **Background** + HBO or MBO level 3/4 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent. + Over 10 years of relevant work experience in maintenance. + Proficiency in SAP PM module, MS Windows, and Office. + VCA-VOL certificate available or willing to get it. + Full command of Dutch, and English both spoken and written. + Strong leadership, strategic influence, analytical thinking, and project management capabilities. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your 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; + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune; + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives and scientists; + Excellent employment conditions that you can arrange yourself; + A budget that you can use to follow non-work-related training and courses that contribute to your personal development; + A sports allowance for work on your fitness; + Personal financial planning advice to map out your current financial situation. **How to apply?** If you are appealed by Abbott, looking for a job with meaning, and recognize yourself in the outlined profile, please make your interest known. You can apply via our website ( https://www.jobs.abbott/ ) with your resume and letter of application. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments referring this job profile to Niels Dijkstra, recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com