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Abbott Laboratories

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
  • Cork

AI generated summary

  • You need a level 7 qualification in Engineering, experience in GMP, project management, cross-functional collaboration, automation improvement, problem-solving, and effective communication.
  • You will manage TPM operations, optimize efficiency, lead improvement projects, develop teams, ensure quality standards, control budgets, and provide technical guidance while maintaining relationships.

Requirements

  • Minimum NFQ level 7 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing Science or similar.
  • Knowledge of design control, validation in a GMP environment.
  • Proven track record of managing and successfully delivering complex projects.
  • Ability to manage cross functional relationships including external stakeholders.
  • Experience in the improvement and optimisation of a highly complex high volumes automation equipment.
  • A proven problem solver who can set clear strategy and prioritise.
  • A proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives and to work under own initiative.

Responsibilities

  • - Represents Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) at Third Party Manufacturers (TPM), managing the day-to-day operations to ensure continuous supply of products.
  • - Collaborate with TPMs to optimize process efficiency (OEE & Yield) to ensure that all ADC assets are properly controlled and utilized.
  • - Spearhead improvement projects to ensure they are properly controlled, executed and approved in accordance with ADC requirements.
  • - Builds & leads a high performing and engaged team that are aligned with business strategy and are both empowered and accountable to deliver sustained results. Focus on creation of talent pipeline.
  • - Collaborates with support functions and TPMs, maintaining excellent working relationships while executing decisions in full consideration of financial, technical, legal, regulatory and quality EHS standards.
  • - Provide technical guidance and support as part of the Eng team and solve complex problems effectively. Communicate effectively to Senior Leadership on Root Cause, Corrective and Preventative Actions.
  • - Leverages a thorough knowledge of operational excellence principles to deliver optimum production outputs and drive quality, cost, lead-time and safety improvements. Must be able to action tactical plans to support the strategic objectives of the business.
  • - Generate, control and deliver applicable financial plans including, departmental budgets and headcount plans and understand impact to wider business.
  • - Establish Goals and ensure that best practice engineering standards are maintained across the organization.
  • - Develop staff to become process SMEs with regard to all equipment, ensuring swift transfer of knowledge TPMs. Review and agree engineering resource levels on TPM facilities to ensure continuity of service.
  • - Responsible for ensuring that the Department quality system is implemented and that its effectiveness is maintained (e.g. Training Records, closure of ER/CAPAs, DM PM activities).

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Operations & Engineering Manager at Abbott?

The primary role of the Operations & Engineering Manager is to oversee day-to-day operations at Third Party Manufacturers, provide direction to engineering teams, optimize assets, and ensure reliable supply of Diabetes Care products.

What qualifications are required for the Operations & Engineering Manager position?

A minimum NFQ level 7 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing Science, or a similar field is required, along with knowledge of design control, validation in a GMP environment, and a proven track record of managing complex projects.

What type of projects will the Operations & Engineering Manager be responsible for?

The Operations & Engineering Manager will be responsible for spearheading improvement projects, ensuring they are controlled, executed, and approved in accordance with Abbott Diabetes Care requirements.

What key skills are necessary for this job?

Key skills include the ability to manage cross-functional relationships, optimize complex automation equipment, effective communication at various levels, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to work independently.

What is the focus of the Operations & Engineering Manager in terms of team management?

The focus is on building and leading a high-performing and engaged team that aligns with business strategy and prioritizes the creation of a talent pipeline.

What kind of financial responsibilities does this role entail?

The Operations & Engineering Manager is responsible for generating, controlling, and delivering departmental budgets and headcount plans, as well as understanding their impact on the wider business.

Are there opportunities for career development in this position?

Yes, the position offers career development opportunities as part of Abbott’s commitment to employee growth and development.

What kind of benefits does Abbott offer for this role?

Abbott offers an attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, family health insurance, an excellent pension scheme, life assurance, and access to various other benefits.

How does the Operations & Engineering Manager contribute to continuous improvement?

The manager collaborates with TPMs to optimize process efficiency, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and leverages operational excellence principles to enhance production outputs.

Is prior experience in a GMP environment necessary for this role?

Yes, knowledge and experience in a GMP environment, particularly in design control and validation, is important for the Operations & Engineering Manager position.

Abbott Laboratories

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Abbott, we’re dedicated to helping people live more fully, in everything we do. We’re creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies that make you healthier and stronger, quickly identify when you have a medical need, and treat conditions to help you get back to doing what you love. With headquarters in north suburban Chicago, Abbott serves people in more than 160 countries with leading medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic medicines. More than 115,000 of us are helping millions of people to live better and healthier, every day around the world. Our employees do work that matters as part of a global community that supports them with career development opportunities and locally competitive benefits. Mission: We help people live better and healthier with our life-changing technologies. We're revolutionizing health with the most personal technologies, empowering people with the data and knowledge they need to help them live longer and better.