Make a difference in the lives of people around the world with Abbott.
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.
About Ireland
Abbott employs over 5,000 people across nine sites in Ireland, with six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo, as well as commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
About Our New Facility in Kilkenny
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies that enable people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can.
Your Role
You will have the opportunity to develop and nurture a diverse team, ensuring that production targets and schedules are achieved for your process area. You will monitor, implement, and maintain processes that help increase productivity.
You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire your team.
Responsibilities
* Communicate with and listen to production staff daily regarding work team performance.
* Maintain time and production records.
* Discuss work team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, etc., with production staff.
* Collaborate with other Operation Team Leads.
* Promote and ensure a quality culture within the Process Area.
* Provide coaching and performance communication to support development.
* Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
* Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
Qualifications/Experience
We are looking for someone with:
* A minimum Level 7 NFQ qualification.
* 3+ years of experience in developing a team.
* Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong multitasking abilities.
* Excellent communication skills.
Benefits and Perks
We offer:
* Health Insurance for you and your family
* Pension
* Life insurance
* Short Term Disability Protection
* Long Term Disability Protection
* Flexible working
* Carers leave
* Education Assistance
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