Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny
Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture 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 systems.
This is how you can make a difference at Abbott
You will be an excellent communicator, have a strong technical background and possess the ability to lead, motivate and inspire your team. With strong fundamentals in safety and quality, your primary role is to ensure that production targets and schedules are achieved by effectively coordinating technical resources to maximise equipment availability/performance and yield across multiple process areas.
Your main responsibilities will be
Manage Technical Personnel. Provide Leadership and Develop Capability through Mentoring/Training & Coaching. Maintain time and production records.
Ensure that the technical team deliver a service level required to maximise overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Availability/ Performance & Yield.
Application of structured problem solving to address issues and improve Quality or Output of areas under their responsibility.
Communicate effectively to Senior Leadership on Root Cause, Corrective and Preventative Actions.
Lead on maintenance and/or process/equipment issues across multiple process areas.
Conduct Performance Excellence Assessments and Development plans to foster ongoing improvement.
Ensuring conformance with all relevant Policies and Procedures. Contributing to the creation of Work Instructions and Operations Procedures to maintain compliance.
Fault find and repair complex manufacturing equipment to component level.
Qualifications & Experience
NFQ level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline.
4+ years' experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, process engineering or technical support role within a regulated industry.
Previous experience leading, coaching and developing technical teams in a production environment.
Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, OEE and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proven experience in structured problem-solving, root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and quality management systems.
Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Experience within Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.
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
Engineering
DIVISION
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION
Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
Ie - Kky4Cyc1 (Ireland)
TRAVEL
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable
