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, nutrition and branded generic medicines.
Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since **** 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 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.
Main purpose of the role
Ensure that production targets and schedules are achieved for the process area.
Responsible for driving continuous improvement and lean principles, as well as for the shift's performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost.
Line manager to operators and technicians within the process area.
Responsibilities
Maintain high visibility with production staff, using a hands-on approach to communicate daily and involve staff in problem solving.
Develop a high-performance work team with high levels of worker morale, satisfaction and performance.
Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, managing one's own reactions and addressing unacceptable behaviour.
Help production staff succeed through performance management, providing coaching and performance communication.
Review general status of production schedules to identify and resolve problems.
Ensure desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training, including operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools and data.
Provide training and coaching to improve standard work, work centre organisation (5S) and housekeeping, and act as a change leader as required.
Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance overall effectiveness.
Help production staff understand company policies and practices.
Maintain time and production records.
Take notice of process-related problems and support staff in taking corrective action to improve overall performance.
Communicate with and listen to production staff daily regarding team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality and more.
Communicate with other Process Area Leads and appropriate personnel regarding equipment, safety, work schedules, company policies, practices, performance improvement plans and more.
Hire and retain diverse, highly qualified staff while providing ongoing performance feedback, maintaining a safe and professional work environment.
Promote and ensure a quality culture within the Process Area.
Comply with company policies, operating procedures, processes and task assignments; maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors and vendors.
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum Level 7 NFQ qualification.
3+ years of experience developing a team.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Benefits and perks of working at Abbott Kilkenny
Health Insurance for you and your family
Pension
Life insurance
Short Term Disability Protection
Long Term Disability Protection
Flexible working
Carers leave
Education Assistance
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer
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