Manufacturing Technical Specialist - Process Support

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 5,500 people across nine sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.

Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division – Longford:
The Longford facility plays a key role in helping Abbott to meet the increasing global demand for diagnostic testing in areas such as infectious disease, cancer, thyroid, and cardiovascular diseases.

Longford is based in the midlands of Ireland surrounded by water with the River Shannon, Lough Ree and the Royal Canal. It has a vibrant collection of communities with a rich historical background. The County has plenty to offer to both visitors and citizens in sport, culture, literature, amenities, festivals, events, retail and dining.

We currently have a position for a Manufacturing Technical Specialist in our Operations Department which will involve the following:

Primary Function

·  To ensure the plant meets its customer quality, service, regulatory, financial and safety goals through effective technical support of Diagnostic products.
·  To provide the necessary support to the product manufacturing/testing/finishing teams, ensuring that production targets are attained.

Major Responsibilities

·  Lead CFTs in identification and implementation of Process Improvement, Business Continuity and GMI projects.
·  Competent understanding of Nonconformance, Design Planning, Change Control, Validation and Risk Management processes.
·  Support Operations Department with implementation of CAPAs.
·  Manage all assigned projects and CAPAs to timely completion.
·  Develop Subject Matter Expertise, and take lead, in designated change control/process/technical speciality.
·  Train / mentor fellow team members, including peers, as required.
·  Establish oneself as key contact for designated process.
·  Develop and maintain working relationship with cross-functional peers, including Technical Support, Quality and Supply Chain.
·  Champion the principles and practices of GMP/GLP.  Lead by example, and provide mentoring support for team members.
·  Minimise generation of deviations by ensuring that all relevant documentation is being followed and that verification steps are being completed accurately and objectively.
·  Demonstrate an understanding of the application of the Quality Policy through daily activities.
·  Ensure effective communication of process information and issues to Team Leader.
·  To ensure that the plant meets the quality requirements of its customers, internal quality systems, internal & external auditors and other external agencies.
·  To liaise with, seek appropriate advice from and report when necessary to colleagues in Lake County, Sligo and Wiesbaden.
·  To assist in meeting departmental financial plans.
·  Maintain ISOTrain To Do List.
·  Conduct business in a manner that will protect human health, safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws, as well as the Abbott Global & Technical Standards.

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

·  Works independently or Individual Contributor.

Education

·  The following level of education provides a necessary foundation for this Job function:
·  A third level qualification in a relevant Chemistry or Life Science discipline

Or

·  Relevant professional qualification as this level of education provides a necessary foundation for this Job function.

Experience

·The following experience provides a necessary foundation for this Job function:

·  A minimum of 20 months experience in a regulated environment of which 12 months is in the manufacturing/testing or support of diagnostic products.

Or

·  A relevant post-graduate qualification with 12 months experience in the manufacturing/testing or support of diagnostic products.

Or

·  A relevant professional qualification, together with a minimum of 12 months experience of supporting the manufacture/test of diagnostic products.
·  Excellent communication and presentation skills.
·  Advanced organisational skills and attention to detail.
·  The ability to work co-operatively and effectively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships.
·  A proven self-starter with the highest level of integrity in the successful completion of your work.
·  Excellent time keeping, attendance and performance record are a pre-requisite for this role.

     

The base pay for this position is
N/A

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Support Services

     

DIVISION:

HIAC Core Lab

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Longford : Lisnamuck

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Lfdflsg2 (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable