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Abbott Operations Shift Manager in Kilkenny, Ireland
Have you ever wanted to make a difference?
At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in 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.
Abbott Ireland
In Ireland, Abbott employs over 5,000 people across nine sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
Diabetes Care Kilkenny
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies that enable people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.
This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:
The Operations Shift Manager oversees and ensures the efficient execution of the day-to-day production activities, whilst ensuring that policies and procedures are current and being adhered to. Acting on-site lead outside of standard Monday to Friday working hours. Ensuring production targets and schedules are in line with the plan. This is a shift based position
Responsibilities:
Lead a team of up to approx. 200HC comprising operators, technicians, material handlers and line leads. Ensure the site delivers safe and effective products that meet customer needs whilst maintaining compliance. Monitor product quality and ensure that products meet established quality standards and specifications
Manage and allocate resources, such as labour, equipment, and materials, to optimise production efficiency and reduce waste.
Supervise and lead the manufacturing team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of employees.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains. Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
Address and resolve conflicts or issues that may arise among employees or within the production process
Monitors the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimise resources and prioritise spending.
Maintain open lines of communication with other departments, such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Technical Services/Engineering and Quality Control, to ensure a coordinated and efficient manufacturing process.
Lead the execution of the Manufacturing Operations System (MOS) through structured tier meetings and standard work.
Promote and enforce environmental sustainability practices within the manufacturing process, including waste reduction and responsible resource usage.
Provide training and development opportunities for employees to enhance their skills and knowledge in manufacturing processes.
Address and resolve production-related issues, including identifying the root causes of problems and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Respond to changes in demand, production processes, or unforeseen circumstances with flexibility and adaptability.
Promote and manage a culture of safety within the manufacturing team, ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with local, site, divisional and corporate safety standards and regulations. Manage risks associated with all manufacturing activities.
Integrate environmentally friendly practices into maintenance processes and seek ways to reduce energy consumption and waste.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum NFQ Level 7 Qualification or equivalent in Engineering /Science or related discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Previous experience managing manufacturing shifts / departments in high volume medical device, pharmaceutical, automotive, or equivalent industries.
Qualified or experienced in Lean manufacturing, Lean 6 Sigma, etc
Previous experience with budgetary planning and control.
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com