Operations Shift Manager 12 month FTC

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(12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Introducing this role on a12-month fixed-term contractprovides flexibility and cost control while ensuring the site has the necessary leadership capability during this critical period.

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 113000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Ireland

In Ireland Abbott employs over 5000 people across nine sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel Cootehill Donegal Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.

Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny reflects the growing demand for Abbotts global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering quality medical device manufacturing and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies that enable people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:

Were looking for a dynamicManufacturing OperationsManagerto lead a large diverse team and drive performance innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced high-volume environment. As a key leader youll oversee a team of approximately 200 employeesincluding operators technicians material handlers and line leadsensuring the delivery of safe high-quality products that meet customer expectations and regulatory standards. This is a shift based position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Empowering Teams: Lead coach and develop your team to achieve operational excellence foster a culture of safety and promote continuous learning.

• Driving Efficiency: Allocate resources strategically to optimize production reduce waste and improve throughput.

• Championing Quality: Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with established standards and specifications.

• Leading Change: Identify and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Collaborating Cross-Functionally: Partner with Supply Chain Procurement Engineering Quality and Technical Services to ensure seamless operations.

• Operational Leadership: Execute theManufacturing OperationsSystem (MOS) through structured tier meetings and standard work practices.

• Sustainability Focus: Promote environmentally responsible manufacturing practices including energy efficiency and waste reduction.

• Problem Solving: Leadroot cause analysisand implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve production challenges.

• Adaptability: Respond effectively to changing demands and unforeseen challenges with agility and resilience.

• Strategic Oversight: Manage budgets monitor cost-effectiveness and prioritize spending to maximize value.

Education and Experience

• A minimum NFQ Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering Science or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years experience in a leadership role within high-volume manufacturing (medical device pharmaceutical automotive or similar).

• Proven experience managing large teams and complex operations across multiple shifts or departments.

• Strong background inLean Manufacturing Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience in budget planning and cost control.

• Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.

• A passion for developing people and driving operational excellence.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay as well as benefits such as

• Family health insurance

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Fantastic new facility

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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