About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.
Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott in IrelandAbbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products.
In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
Abbott Ireland Nutrition SligoWe understand that proper nutrition is the foundation for living the best life possible.
That's why we develop science-based nutrition products for people of all ages.
Our products help babies and children grow, keep bodies strong and active, and support the unique nutrition needs of people with chronic illnesses — to make every stage of life a healthy one.
Abbott is a leader in providing enteral nutrition feeding devices, including enteral feeding pumps and pump sets.
Enteral feeding (also known as tube feeding) is a means of providing nutrition to people who cannot obtain nutrition by swallowing.
Enteral nutrition contains all the calories and vitamins a person needs
Shift:
Monday to Thursday 3.30pm to midnightFriday 2.30pm to 10pm
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Operations & Supply Chain Senior Manager, key responsibilities include:Leading some of the following areas and maintain a high-profile presence in the area:Moulding & Extrusion teams plus Warehouse TeamAssembly Teams Drive own team and work with other teams to maximize performance.
Work with other stakeholders to resolve day to day problems, effect changes in procedures and ramp up line speeds or throughput.
Ensure strict compliance with all procedures, regulatory and GMP requirements, quality procedures including record keeping, inspection standards, product disposition and validation protocols.
Implement corrective and preventative actions identified through the quality process.
Manage your team's time and attendance, including absenteeism/overtime review and occupational health follow-up.
Maintain a positive employee relations atmosphere, ensuring that there is good communication and co-operation by encouraging knowledge sharing and open exchange of ideas within the Plant.
Take responsibility for training and development of employees on his/her shift.
Ensure all employees achieve their full potential and develop their skills to meet the current and future needs of the Operations and Supply Chain Department.
Manage team effectively through coaching and counselling where appropriate, leading by example at all timesPromote continuous improvement and manage change effectively.
Ensure financial performance is maintained at required level with regard to material and labour efficiency.
Assist Department Manager and Planners in preparation of schedules.
Provide support as required for projects such as:
Process development, optimization and validationMaterial selection and qualificationEquipment / mould procurement and introductionManagement of capital projects from inception to completionEHS support and compliance within all areas of the dept
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:
General Manufacturing Operators and Process Service Operators will report to the Operations SupervisorEHS Responsibilities:Foster an awareness of Environmental Health & Safety in the plant and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintain plant safety at the highest level with a zero accident targetEnsure strict compliance with plant environmental, health and safety policies, including:
Detailed and timely incident and accident reportingThorough investigation and corrective action for all hazardous occurrences and accidents and follow-up
Education Required:
A relevant third-level qualificationKnowledge:Proven track record in people managementDemonstrated flexible and innovative approach to workAt least three years experience in a supervisory role in a GMP Manufacturing/Pharmaceutical/Regulated industry.
Good problem-solving, communication, computer analysis and decision-making skills are required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good human relations skills in dealing with all levels of employees.