Operations Team Lead

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024 reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products.

If you would like to make an impact, there is no better time to join than now!

At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your career as you help shape the future of healthcare. 

What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

You need to have the ability to develop and nurture a team.

Ensure that production targets and schedules are achieved for their process area.. You will monitor, implement and maintain processes that help increase productivity.

You will be an excellent communicator and possess the ability to lead, motivate and inspire your team.

Responsibilities:

·  Maintain time and production records
·  Communicate with and listen to production staff on a daily basis regarding work team performance
·  Communicate with and listen to production staff on a daily basis regarding work team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality etc
·  Collaborate with other Operation Team Lead’s
·  Promote and ensures a quality culture within the Process Area
·  Provide coaching and performance communication to support development.
·  Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
·  Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement

Qualifications/experience:

·  Minimum Level 7 NFQ qualification
·  3+ years developing a team
·  Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
·  A strong multi tasker
·  An excellent communicator

What is the leadership like for this role? 

This role reports to Kieran Murphy, one of our Process Engineering Managers.

You will join Kieran’s team of 12 that includes process engineers and manufacturing technicians.

What are the 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

Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer

     

The base pay for this position is
N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Shftpre0 (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable