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Abbott Are you an engineer with a desire to develop people leading skills in Donegal Town, 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 Diabetes Care Division Donegal
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 how you can make a difference at Abbott:
We are looking for experience engineers who is keen to develop their people leadership skills. The successful candidate will manage a team of operators and maintain manufacturing Equipment to ensure that the site delivers safe and effective products that meet customer needs whilst maintaining compliance.
Major Responsibilities
Lead team of 6-8 processors in formulation lab and material handlers
Conduct 1 to 1s with staff and guide development plans
Complete performance reviews and give feedback
Ensuring that the manufacturing schedules are met, producing correct volume requirements.
Problem solving of manufacturing equipment to achieve product quality and production schedule goals
Ensuring that productivity, quality and cost objectives are achieved
Ensuring conformance with all relevant policies and procedures
Contribute to the creation and review of work instructions and Operations Procedures to maintain compliance
Completion of Performance Excellence Assessments and Development Plans to promote Continuous Improvement.
Ensuring the Department conducts its business in a manner designed to be protective of human health, safety and the environment.
Education and Years Experience
Relevant third level qualification or trade certificate in an Engineering/ Science / Manufacturing discipline
Minimum 3 years work experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing environment preferred.
Accountability / Scope
Reports to the Manufacturing Shift Lead / Manufacturing Manager
Scope of decision making relates mainly to operations activities
Want to know more? Apply today and we will be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity with you!
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