ABOUT ABBOTT
Abbott 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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites. We have manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?
At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.
The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures 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 system.
This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your career utilising your technical and leadership skillset.
What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?
You need to be a master multitasker! Your goal is to manage a team of operators while planning day to day production activities.
You will be an excellent communicator, as the role will often require you to work with many departments and external entities in order to accomplish goals.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Diagnose/fault-finding of any maintenance issues and provide solutions to remedy the problem.
2. Ensure that all maintenance records are correctly completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
3. Identify and recommend improvement to equipment and systems to enhance efficiency.
4. Ensure timely completion of training records/status to ensure compliance with the ISO training system.
5. Lead and support Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiatives whilst providing encouragement, motivation and support to team members.
6. The Process Lead is also responsible for achieving key department metrics and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
7. Coach/mentor team members on effective performance and identify and address development needs; complete performance reviews with team members.
8. Ensure adherence to 6S in the Operation areas ensuring the department conducts its business in a manner designed to be productive and protective of human health, safety and the environment.
9. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications/ Experience:
10. Third level qualification or trade certificate in an Engineering/ Science / Manufacturing discipline.
11. Minimum 3 years work experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing environment preferred.
12. Strong technical experience in mechanical, electrical, controls engineering
13. A strong communicator
What are the benefits and perks of this job at Abbott Donegal?
14. This role requires you to work across day/ night shift meaning you will have significant time off each month.
15. Health Insurance for you and your family
16. Pension
17. Life insurance
18. Short Term Disability Protection
19. Long Term Disability Protection
20. Carers leave
21. Education Assistance
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
Abbott offers a generous relocation package for those required to relocate to take up the role. Terms and conditions will be discussed at offer stage.