Lead Operator in Abbott Kilkenny new manufacturing site

Abbott

Job title:

Lead Operator in Abbott Kilkenny new manufacturing site

Company

Abbott

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Abbott in IrelandAbbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.Abbott Diabetes Care KilkennyAbbott 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:As a Lead Operator, in Abbott, Kilkenny you will ensure that production targets and schedules are achieved for their line.Assist the Operations team lead in achieving the goals of the process area.Provides guidance and a source of information for operators and support groups in the area.Responsible for their line’s performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery and costYour main responsibilities will be:

  • Co-ordinates aspects of the production area workflow (i.e. people, products, and materials) to meet Master Schedule requirements.
  • Coordinates work assignments within the production department that includes training, technical support and/or process/trouble shooting support.
  • Works with internal resources to resolve problems.
  • As the Process Line Subject Matter Expert (SME), represents production on projects when needed and train other employees when necessary.
  • Responsible for the startup and shut down of their line or area.
  • Coordinate break schedules and assist with machine operation during breaks.
  • Assembles, repairs, inspects and/or tests products following written instructions. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and other work-related documents, written in English.
  • Set up and operates a variety of manufacturing machines or equipment following written instructions in the English language.
  • Clean tools and equipment per documented procedures.
  • Record information on approved documents.
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
  • Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum education – Leaving Certificate.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a Senior Operator role, with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principals is preferred.
  • Experience working in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing environment preferred. Previous experience working in the medical device, pharma, automotive, tech, food industries preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.

Connect with us at and on , , andThe base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: ManufacturingDIVISION: ADC Diabetes CareLOCATION: Ireland
Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology ParkADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: YesSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Expected salary

Location

Kilkenny

Job date

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:29:49 GMT

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