ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

In Ireland, Abbott has been operating since 1946, employing over 6,000 people across ten sites, including:

• Six manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo
• A third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo
• Commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A relevant third-level qualification (e.g., Engineering, Science, or related discipline)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device or Diagnostics preferred)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in people management and team motivation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality systems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage assigned manufacturing and support functions within Operations
• Ensure major projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Maintain product availability and meet customer requirements for diagnostic reagents
• Drive timely completion of non-conformance investigations and CAPA activities
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in safety, quality, and performance
• Optimize human resources through effective communication, teamwork, and engagement
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HR, safety, financial, and quality procedures
• Stay current with technical and manufacturing developments to maintain regulatory compliance
• Manage collaboration between Longford Operations and other Abbott sites
• Ensure quality standards are met for internal and external audits and customer expectations
• Support strategic planning and execution of operational changes
• Maintain operational task lists and project plans (e.g., ETMS TO DO LIST)
• Conduct business in compliance with EHS laws and Abbott global standards

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Accountable for the performance and compliance of assigned operations
• Decision-making within agreed product availability and performance goals
• Operates with general guidance from senior management
• Annual goals and performance reviews conducted with the Site Director
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