Make a Difference with Abbott
We are a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
In Ireland, we employ around 6,000 people across ten sites. We have manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo, as well as commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway.
Purpose of the Role:
As an Operations Shift Lead, you will support and develop a team of process leads, developmental process leaders, and operations processors.
* Safeguard compliance with Corporate and Divisional policies.
* Meet manufacturing schedules, producing the required volume and product mix annually.
* Support problem-solving for plant and manufacturing equipment to achieve product quality and production goals.
* Achieve productivity, quality, and cost objectives.
* Ensure conformance with all relevant policies and procedures.
* Contribute to the creation of Work Instructions and Operations procedures to maintain compliance.
* Complete Performance Excellence Assessments and Development plans to promote continuous improvement.
* Contribute to Exception Reports related to the Manufacturing department.
* Lead efforts to conduct business in a manner that protects human health, safety, and the environment.
Requirements:
* A third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Business, or a trade certificate in an Engineering discipline.
* 4 years of experience in a similar environment preferred.
* Experience in achieving strategic gross margin improvement projects supporting manufacturing.
* Team Leadership experience.
* Interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
What We Offer:
* Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as health insurance for you and your family, pension, life insurance, short-term disability protection, long-term disability protection, carers leave, and education assistance.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.