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About Abbott: Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live their best lives at every stage. Our innovative technologies span diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With 114,000 colleagues serving in over 160 countries, we make a worldwide impact.

Abbott in Ireland: Operating since 1946, Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products. We employ around 6,000 people across ten sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo. Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal: Located in Donegal Town, our Diabetes Care division manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and sensors, including the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite, and FreeStyle Libre systems.

Purpose of the Role: As a Manufacturing Shift Lead, you'll support and develop a dynamic team, ensuring production targets and schedules are met. You'll implement processes that boost productivity and maintain our fast-paced, inclusive environment. Your interpersonal and communication skills will be crucial in this shift-based role, where assertiveness and decision-making in a fast-paced setting are key.

Key Responsibilities:



Meet manufacturing schedules and produce the required volume and product mix.

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Support problem-solving for plant and equipment to achieve quality and production goals.

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Achieve productivity, quality, and cost objectives.

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Contribute to creating work instructions and operations procedures.

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Complete performance excellence assessments and development plans.

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Lead efforts to protect human health, safety, and the environment.

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Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies.

Team Dynamics:

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Collaborative Environment: Foster a culture of teamwork and open communication, where every team member's input is valued.

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Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them grow and develop their skills.

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Innovation: Encourage creative problem-solving and continuous improvement within the team.

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Supportive Leadership: Lead by example, offering support and motivation to ensure the team thrives in a dynamic environment.

Initiative and Competitiveness:

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Demonstrate resilience: Maintain high performance standards ensuring focus and efficiency in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

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Multi-Project Management: Handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective prioritization and execution.

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Big Picture Thinking: Make decisions with a clear understanding of the broader impact on the organization and its goals.

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Delegation: Effectively delegate tasks to team members, ensuring optimal use of skills and resources.

Education and Experience:

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Third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Business, or a trade certificate in Engineering.

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4 years of experience in a similar environment preferred.

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Experience in strategic gross margin improvement projects.

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Team leadership experience.

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

We Offer:

Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, pension, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, carers leave, relocation support and education assistance.

Why Join Us?

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Inclusive Culture: Celebrate diversity in an inclusive environment.

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Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

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Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and shape the future of vision engineering.

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Health and Safety: Prioritize the well-being of our employees

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