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Lead Operator in Abbott Kilkenny new manufacturing site, Kilkenny
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Client:
Abbott
Location:
Kilkenny, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
1634deb10966
Job Views:
2
Posted:
27.04.2025
Expiry Date:
11.06.2025
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Job Description:
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott 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 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.
This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:
As a Lead Operator, in Abbott, Kilkenny you will ensure that production targets and schedules are achieved for their line.
Assist the Operations team lead in achieving the goals of the process area.
Provides guidance and a source of information for operators and support groups in the area.
Responsible for their line’s performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Coordinate aspects of the production area workflow (people, products, materials) to meet Master Schedule requirements.
* Coordinate work assignments within the production department, including training, technical support, and troubleshooting support.
* Work with internal resources to resolve problems.
* Represent production as the Process Line SME on projects and train other employees when necessary.
* Manage startup and shutdown of their line or area.
* Coordinate break schedules and assist with machine operation during breaks.
* Assemble, repair, inspect, and test products following written instructions, with the ability to read and understand instructions in English.
* Set up and operate manufacturing machines following written instructions in English.
* Clean tools and equipment per documented procedures.
* Record information on approved documents.
* Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
* Solve complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of procedures and practices.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* Minimum education: Leaving Certificate.
* Experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a Senior Operator role, with ability to apply manufacturing principles.
* Experience in highly automated, high-volume manufacturing environments preferred, especially in medical device, pharma, automotive, tech, or food industries.
* Ability to work effectively in a team in a fast-paced, changing environment. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills. Ability to hold others accountable.
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