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 Diabetes Care KilkennyAbbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management.
Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products.This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.What type of work will you be doing?
What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?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: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.What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Kilkenny?Health Insurance for you and your familyPensionLife insuranceShort Term Disability ProtectionLong Term Disability ProtectionFlexible workingCarers leaveEducation AssistanceAbbott is an equal opportunities employer.