JOB DESCRIPTION:

Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024 reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products.

If you would like to make an impact, there is no better time to join than now!

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.

This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your career as you help shape the future of healthcare. 

What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and executing warehouse activities including but not limited to the receiving, picking, detrash and material handling in the ADC Kilkenny warehouse. The Supervisor will ensure that all warehouse activities are carried out in accordance with Abbott EHS, Quality and Regulatory policies.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe operation of the warehouse and implement a culture of safety across all warehouse activities
• Prioritise and assign tasks to ensure that the team’s resources are used effectively, and that work targets and schedules are met
• Train new hires to all relevant SOP’s WSI’s and OTJ’s in accordance with the company training policies and procedures
• Perform scheduled safety checks on all equipment to ensure it is fit for use and report any unsafe issues to Warehouse Lead and EHS rep.
• Schedule all activities for material movements from warehouse to PSA’s (Production Staging Areas).
• Ability to manage people and resolve any issues in a supportive and professional manner.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to support cost savings and improve efficiencies across all activities.

Qualifications/experience:

• 3rd Level Degree in Supply Chain, Business Engineering or similar 3+ years experience in a manufacturing/engineering/analytics/systems/cloud computing environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in managing people and teams
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• SAP experience preferred but not essential

 

What is the leadership like for this role? 

This role reports Paul Dunne, our Warehouse Lead. You will join Paul’s growing team team of 12.

What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Kilkenny?

• Health Insurance for you and your family
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability Protection
• Long Term Disability Protection
• Flexible working
• 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:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - 4Cyclea (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable