Make a Difference at Abbott
We are a global healthcare leader, with a portfolio of life-changing technologies spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines.
About Us
Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries. We employ around 6,000 people across ten sites in Ireland, with manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Sligo, and commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway.
Our New Facility in Kilkenny
Opening in 2024, 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, including the FreeStyle Libre 3.
Your Role as Lead Operator
You will ensure that production targets and schedules are achieved for your line, assisting the Operations team lead in achieving the goals of the process area. You will provide guidance and a source of information for operators and support groups, responsible for your line's performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost.
Main Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate aspects of the production area workflow (i.e. people, products, and materials) to meet Master Schedule requirements.
* Coordinate work assignments within the production department, including training, technical support and/or process/trouble shooting support.
* Work with internal resources to resolve problems.
* Represent production on projects when needed and train other employees when necessary.
* Responsible for the startup and shut down of your line or area.
* Coordinate break schedules and assist with machine operation during breaks.
* Assemble, repair, inspect and/or test products following written instructions.
* Set up and operate a variety of manufacturing machines or equipment.
* Clean tools and equipment per documented procedures.
* Record information on approved documents.
* Solve complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for individuals with:
* Minimum education - Leaving Certificate.
* Previous experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a Senior Operator role, with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principals.
* Experience working in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing environment preferred.
* Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
* Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.