JOB DESCRIPTION:

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:

• Diagnose/fault-finding of any maintenance issues and provide solutions to remedy the problem.

• Ensure that all maintenance records are correctly completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

• Identify and recommend improvement to equipment and systems to enhance efficiency.

• Ensure timely completion of training records/status to ensure compliance with the ISO training system.

• Lead and support Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiatives whilst providing encouragement, motivation and support to team members.

• The Process Lead is also responsible for achieving key department metrics and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

• Coach/mentor team members on effective performance and identify and address development needs; complete performance reviews with team members.

• 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.

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Third level qualification or trade certificate in an Engineering/ Science / Manufacturing discipline.

• Minimum 3 years work experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing environment preferred.

• Strong technical experience in mechanical, electrical, controls engineering

• A strong communicator

What are the benefits and perks of this job at Abbott Donegal?

• This role requires you to work across day/ night shift meaning you will have significant time off each month.

• Health Insurance for you and your family

• Pension

• Life insurance

• Short Term Disability Protection

• Long Term Disability Protection

• Carers leave

• Education Assistance

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.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Donegal Town : R267

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Dl40S8 (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable