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.Main purposeIn this role as Facilities Supervisor, you will oversee the governance of our chosen Integrated Facilities Management partner (IFM). The role will provide support to the facilities planning function by interfacing with internal customers, documenting their needs, and implementing management's planning solutions. Responsibility for monitoring site space, developing site space strategies and recommending solutions to management.You will be responsible for :Support the Facilities Manager and undertake general duties to ensure the smooth running of the IFM functionOwner of the oversight of the IFM contract for the site.Owner for site KPI's in relation to soft and hard services covered in the site quality management system .Review of IFM supplier contracts.Assist with the preparation of the Facilities budget, and monitor expenditure where necessaryKey stakeholder in the sitewide access control and contractor management systemsBe an active member of the Department's sustainability TeamEnsure a consistently high level of service across the business, ensuring common processes are carried outFollow and apply all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.This Job function will update procedures to GMP & facilities procedures & SOP's where required.Qualifications/ExperienceMinimum 4 years related work experienceMinimum Level 7 Qualification in Engineering/Business or equivalent relevant disciplineStrong Stakeholder Management and ability to communicate effectivelyExperience of managing and motivating teams in a service-led environmentProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteStrong organisational and problem solving skillsExperience of working in a regulated industry environmentWhat we Offer :Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such asFamily health insuranceExcellent pension schemeLife assuranceCareer DevelopmentFantastic new facilityGrowing business plus access to many more benefits.Connect with us at or https, on LinkedIn at, on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews.Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.