Make a difference in people's lives by joining Abbott, a global healthcare leader.
With a portfolio of life-changing technologies spanning 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 Us
Abbott Ireland employs around 6,000 people across ten sites, with manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Sligo, and third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo.
We have commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway, and have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
Our Manufacturing Facility in Kilkenny
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies.
The facility will house the production of the FreeStyle Libre 3, a system that automatically delivers real-time, up-to-the-minute glucose readings, with the smallest and thinnest wearable glucose sensor providing unsurpassed 14-day accuracy and optional glucose alarms directly to smartphones.
This enables people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can.
Your Role at Abbott
As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will lead the Business Excellence and Business Intelligence team, developing and implementing Business Excellence and Business Intelligence principles and practices across the site.
You will collaborate with senior leadership to establish a multiyear roadmap and implementation plan to drive business excellence effectiveness across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership:
* Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for Business Excellence and Business Intelligence aligned with divisional and site goals and objectives.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to establish a multiyear roadmap and implementation plan to drive business excellence effectiveness across the organisation.
* Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to build awareness, understanding, and support for change initiatives.
* Business Excellence and Business Intelligence:
* Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of both the Business Excellence and Business Intelligence program.
* Develop and deploy standardised methodologies, tools, and frameworks for process improvement, such as Shingo, Lean Six Sigma, Factory 4.0, and Lean Manufacturing.
* Establish metrics and tracking mechanisms to assess the effectiveness and impact of operational excellence initiatives.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting employee engagement and involvement in process improvement initiatives.
* Leadership Capability:
* Set the tone for the team and create a positive and productive work environment.
* Motivate and inspire team members, fostering a sense of collaboration and accountability.
* Transform a group of individuals into a cohesive and high-performing team where each member feels valued and supported.
* Identify and leverage team members' strengths and suggest scope for improvement.
* Adapt to changing situations and make strategic decisions to ensure the team's success.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in engineering, science, operations management, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role/environment.
* Champion engaged high performing teams through the Mindful Leader principles where respectful challenge is embraced in pursuit of collaborative outcomes.
* Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing business excellence initiatives.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
What We Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as:
* Family health insurance
* Excellent pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Career Development
* Fantastic new facility
* Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.