Make a Difference in People's Lives
At Abbott, you will play a crucial role in helping people live more fully at all stages of their lives.
About Us
We are a global healthcare leader with a portfolio of life-changing technologies that spans the spectrum of healthcare, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.
Ireland Operations
In Ireland, we employ around 6,000 people across ten sites. We have manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo, as well as commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway.
Purpose of the Role
The Operations Shift Lead 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Operations Shift Lead will be responsible for:
Conducting Performance Excellence Assessments and Development plans to promote continuous improvement.
Contributing to the creation of Work Instructions and Operations procedures to maintain compliance.
Leading efforts to conduct business in a manner that protects human health, safety, and the environment.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* 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.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
We Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, benefits such as:
* Health Insurance for you and your family
* Pension
* Life insurance
* Short Term Disability Protection
* Long Term Disability Protection
* Carers leave
* Education Assistance
Learn more about us at www.abbott.com or www.ie.abbott, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.