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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott 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.
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure that both they and everyone under their direction follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.
* Report any current or potential hazards to your immediate manager immediately.
* Consult any SOPs for all tasks he/she may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP.
* Housekeeping and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are critical elements of our business and the Process Engineering Manager is expected to ensure all craftsmen and contractors working under his/her supervision ensure all associated requirements are observed and carried out appropriately.
* Help establish with the Operations, Engineering, & EHS Managers the departmental goals, schedules and timetables for activities.
* Maintain open communications with all other departments.
* Plan and schedule work in accordance with plant demand and available manpower.
* Ensure compliance with Abbott International Global Standards, GMP & Environmental requirements.
* Promote good employee relations and engagement on site.
* Drive a Continuous Improvement culture through effective Root Cause Analysis and structured problem solving to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
* Deputize for Operations Manager in their absence.
Key Accountabilities
* Manage and execute complex projects in a highly regulated, quality-controlled food manufacturing environment with specialist Evaporation and Spray Drying equipment for infant formula manufacturing.
* Model manufacturing and automated processes in the process area in order to maximize understanding within the function.
* Provide oversight, coaching and capability development of the technical team within the Value stream.
* Ensure that all new equipment is validated as per QA procedures.
* Calculate and organize all data for complex process flow sheets, including instrumentation and control considerations. Ensure proper sequence of operation and prepare specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment.
* Conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as temperature, density, pressure and viscosity, etc.
* Service, troubleshoot, and solve engineering problems with processes or equipment via a cross-functional structured problem-solving approach.
* Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
* May be responsible for corrective and preventive actions, and investigation management.
* Develop, communicate, and implement operational plans for completing complex specialist projects in the area.
* Take pro-active action to resolve operational problems and minimize downtime.
* Participate in selecting and managing the activities of contractors to ensure they are integrated into the relevant projects and the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
Education and Competencies
* Bachelor's Degree in Food Process Engineering or equivalent discipline.
* Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Engineering.
* Prior experience in a Dairy/Food Process Engineering role is very desirable.
* Knowledge of Spray drying operations and/or Evaporation is desirable.
* Knowledge or experience in Thermal processing of Dairy based products is desirable.
* Knowledge or experience in Powder conveying systems.
* Knowledge or experience in ATEX rated environments and their constraints.
* Experience in highly Automated Manufacturing Environments with a solid understanding of pharma/food processing equipment is essential.
* The ability to organize, motivate and understand teams.
* Good mental ability to logically pursue a structured problem-solving approach.
Job Family:
Engineering
Division:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
Location:
Ireland > Cootehill : Dromore West
Additional Locations:
Work Shift:
Ie - Chsal39 (Ireland)
Travel:
Not specified
Medical Surveillance:
Yes
Significant Work Activities:
Not Applicable