Contract Manufacturing Manager
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Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to developing breakthrough science that helps people live healthier lives. We continuously look ahead anticipating advancements in medical science and technology to support communities around the world.
Our Nutrition business delivers sciencebased products for every stage of life supporting healthy growth in infants and children to helping adults stay strong and active. Millions of people rely on our trusted brands including Similac PediaSure Pedialyte Ensure and Glucerna to meet their nutritional needs.
Primary Function
The Contract Manufacturing Manager serves as the main point of contact between Abbott and a ThirdParty Manufacturer (TPM). This role focuses on managing the longterm strategic relationship while supporting daytoday activities to ensure consistent reliable and efficient supply.
The ideal candidate will enjoy building strong working relationships supporting continuous improvement and helping ensure that products are delivered on time and in full. A solid understanding of manufacturing or supply chain processes financial considerations and crossfunctional collaboration will contribute to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between Abbott Nutrition and the TPM supporting and developing a strong collaborative working partnership.
- Support contract negotiation and maintenance; monitor performance against agreed targets and KPIs.
- Coordinate and support the resolution of manufacturing and supply chain issues.
- Ensure effective supply chain planning and financial reporting practices are in place at the TPM.
- Work proactively with the TPM to identify and address any potential risks to product quality or availability.
- Ensure appropriate capacity capability and systems exist to maintain a stable and costeffective supply.
- Work closely with internal teams including Quality Assurance Engineering R&D PMO Procurement Commercial Regulatory Legal Production Planning and Logistics.
- Monitor key performance indicators and work with partners to identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead regular business review meetings with the TPM focusing on performance priorities and improvement plans.
- Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for production or supply issues and collaborate with SMEs to confirm effectiveness.
- Manage activities related to New Product Introductions (NPI) including R&D trials first production runs and commercialization planning.
- Assess financial scenarios and share clear recommendations with senior leadership.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including cost process and leadtime enhancements.
- Share best practices across Abbotts internal and external supply chain network.
- Partner with Procurement to ensure transparency on pricing structures and support pricing discussions as needed.
- Manage TPM P&L elements including standard setting cost changes and purchase price variance.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Science Engineering Finance or a related field.
- 35 years in one or more of the following areas: Manufacturing Supply Chain Finance Logistics Engineering Production Planning Customer Service or Quality.
- Experience in nutritional regulated or complex business environments is beneficial.
Skills & Competencies
- A collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in building strong working relationships.
- Wellorganized with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering highquality work.
- Comfortable working with crossfunctional teams and engaging with different areas of the business.
- An interest in project management and financial analysis with confidence handling data.
- Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and learn new processes.
- Clear and friendly communication skills with the ability to explain technical information in a simple way.
- Enjoys solving problems and approaching challenges with logical practical thinking.
Location & Travel
- Location: Sligo Ireland
- Travel: Approximately 2030% including visits to TPM sites and attendance at company meetings.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Project Management
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
Ireland > Sligo : Carbury Point Finisklin Industrial & Technology Park Sligo
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Ie - Ansl39S5 (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
Yes 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
About Company
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