Overview Abbott in Ireland Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, 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 Vascular Division Clonmel Abbott Vascular is one of the world\'s leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development and advancing medicine through training and education. Our broad line of vascular devices–which includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies–are used to treat vessel diseases of the heart, carotid arteries and peripheral blood vessels. These vessel diseases can lead to heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia and other serious vascular conditions. Purposes of the job Purpose of the job Drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers. Develops acceptance criteria for materials. Monitors supplier performance to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures. Project focus, specifically on cost and risk reductions. Major Responsibilities Establishes incoming inspection and test procedures and provides technical support to manufacturing to resolve material or supplier related issues. Develops new supply sources with purchasing team and qualifies components to specified parameters. Assess potential new suppliers for technical and manufacturing capabilities. Provides technical support for the introduction of components from a new supplier. Manages projects to reduce material costs or reduce material supply risks. Works with Receiving Inspection group to improve inspection processes where applicable. Leads on Process Improvement teams relating to component usage or design. Reviews material specification releases and revisions as required. Investigates field failures related to supplier materials. Develops corrective action plan where necessary. Will manage/participate in teams to conduct business risk assessments and develop action plans to reduce or eliminate risks. Education & Competencies National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) full level 7 qualification (180 ECTS credits) in a relevant discipline and 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures. General understanding of business unit/group function. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in non-compliance with governmental regulations. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment. Cultivates a wide range of internal networks and begins to develop an extensive external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks. May lead a project team of moderate scope. Provides guidance to less experienced staff. Acts as a mentor to lower level individual contributors. Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management. Plans, organises, and prioritises own daily work routine to meet established schedule. Exercises authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in programme schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources. Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Safety, Welfare & Equal Opportunity Refer to the Site Safety Statement (SHE038447) for your safety, health and welfare at work responsibilities Abbott Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global healthcare leader is looking for a Manufacturing Shift Lead in Ireland. In this role, you'll develop a dynamic team, ensuring production targets are met in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include meeting manufacturing schedules, problem-solving, and contributing to operational procedures. Candidates should have a third-level qualification and 4 years of experience in manufacturing. The company offers competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and career growth opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Join or sign in to apply for the Principal Project Engineer role at Abbott . Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Abbott Ireland employs over 5,000 people across nine sites with six manufacturing facilities and multiple support operations. This role sits within Abbott Diabetes Care & Global Engineering Support. The successful candidate will contribute to multiple novel product and process development projects within a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities Lead highly complex projects to introduce and optimize best-in-class, fully automated manufacturing lines within Abbott’s Third-Party Manufacturers. Manage the entire lifecycle of new equipment and major modifications from design review through to production ramp up. Coordinate with equipment suppliers to ensure start-up and scale-up meet ADC requirements. Provide technical leadership and project management for a team; lead and participate in design, planning, introduction, and sustaining automated manufacturing lines. Ensure projects meet quality requirements of internal stakeholders (ADC R&D, Regulatory, Quality) and adhere to ADC policies and procedures; measure and report progress against timelines. Escalate risks affecting project delivery, product quality, or safety to Senior Management. Act as an effective project leader supporting timelines, quality disciplines, decisions, and practices. Interface with product teams, department managers, designers/equipment manufacturers, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory personnel; represent the department/division on projects. Develop and promote innovative ideas, champion change, and implement relevant engineering changes. Conceive and develop problem-solving approaches requiring advanced technical knowledge and apply related discipline knowledge. Design and lead complex engineering studies and experiments; analyze problems using statistical methods and set design/process requirements. Complete documentation in a timely manner per business standards. Travel approximately 25% initially, within Europe and the US. You Should Also Have The Following Skills Ability to create process documentation and technical procedures for medical device processes & equipment. Ability to review equipment design and consult with scientific/engineering personnel to select measurement methods and resolve hardware/software issues. Analytical skills for root cause analysis, corrective actions, and monitoring improvements affecting yield and cycle time. Ability to analyze and interpret process characterization data and prepare technical reports for engineering and management. Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with vendors, third-party manufacturers, site personnel, management, and colleagues. Qualifications And Experience A relevant Level 8 Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or Science with 5+ years of progressive technical experience; Automation/Electronics/Mechatronics preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team or as an individual contributor. Strong verbal and written communication skills across multiple organizational levels. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines with attention to detail. Self-starting and self-motivated; able to work with offsite remote management and onsite teams. Proven track record in applying continuous improvement projects. Preferred Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with automated manufacturing processes. 2+ years in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical environment. Experience in project managing high-speed automation lines in high-volume medical device settings and new product process development. Experience with design, commissioning, and validation lifecycles of complex automated equipment. Knowledge of development, validation, and launch of high-volume manufacturing lines for medical devices. Experience in cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulated environments. Understanding of automated manufacturing systems, measuring tech, equipment software, pneumatics, electronics, vision systems, lasers, and GAMP guidelines. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Production and Manufacturing Industries Hospitals and Health Care Abbott is an equal opportunities employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading healthcare company in Ireland is seeking a Lead Production Manager to oversee production activities at their Donegal facility. The role involves managing a team, driving operational excellence, and implementing smart manufacturing practices. Candidates should have a third-level qualification in Engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and familiarity with digital systems are essential. The position offers opportunities to innovate and improve diabetes care manufacturing processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 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. Diabetes Care Kilkenny Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies that enable people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare . This is how you can make a difference at Abbott: In this important role, you will lead category sourcing initiatives focusing on Packaging, encompassing local, domestic and international purchasing opportunities. You will be establishing, articulating, and implementing sourcing strategies, with an emphasis on introducing new suppliers to support the expansion in Kilkenny. This entails obtaining program buy-in from various stakeholder organizations, managing project plans, identifying the resources to support the objectives, and driving projects through complex sourcing processes, ensuring end results meet the requirements of all organisations impacted. To fulfil this role, you will need a proactive approach that is relationship oriented, customer focused, analytical and data-driven, creative and committed to continuous improvement. Experience in working on new supplier onboarding is a plus. Responsibilities Overall strategic ownership of suppliers/commodities within the Packaging category. Working closely with business stakeholders in Corporate and Divisional functions to enable business continuity, including driving implementation plans. Nurturing stakeholder relationships by serving as a strong business partner, helping to identify business critical needs and requirements while providing operational support that meets immediate and long-term demands. Being a strategic representative of Abbott, across disciplines, industry and within the community. Proactively identify areas of opportunity for business process improvement. Providing insights to business units on how to optimize and refine Abbott and Supplier processes to improve effectiveness. Influencing business units to align with strategic initiatives that enable effective operational efficiencies across the enterprise. Effective operational leader capable of driving effectiveness for the category. Ability to assess overall needs and react to anticipated and unanticipated disruptions. Driving financial performance thorough supply base management, and category capability building. Strong cost focus, delivering savings, managing negotiations and escalations, and driving value add / value engineering analysis. Influencing and partnering with business leaders to manage and align business needs and requirements for the category. Monitoring global market dynamics and anticipating business critical actions that may be required for business continuity. Being a key relationship manager with category suppliers, driving risk management, and enhanced development of a flexible agile supply base. Qualifications And Experience Degree in related discipline. At least 8 years of combined / related experience in a procurement / buying / category management role. Experience in identifying and onboarding new suppliers. Experience of supporting new site / expansion activity. Industry experience in paper packaging / labels preferable. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferable. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Effective relationship building skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in PC applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations) CIPS qualification (or equivalent) Degree educated. We Offer Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as Health Insurance for you and your family Pension Life insurance Short Term Disability Protection Long Term Disability Protection 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global healthcare leader in Kilkenny is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to enhance employee well-being through Occupational Health programs. The ideal candidate will possess an up-to-date nursing registration and a recognized Occupational Health qualification, along with at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include health surveillance, managing workplace accidents, and conducting risk assessments. This role offers a comprehensive health benefits package including health and life insurance, pension, and flexible working options. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 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. Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems. Main purpose of the role The Occupational Health Nurse will contribute to the health and wellbeing of the employees of Abbott Diabetes Care, Kilkenny, through the effective implementation of Occupational Health programmes whilst providing exceptional care in an environment where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are at the centre of all we do. Works closely with the EHS and Site Services Manager Environmental, wider Abbott Management, and the Occupational Health Physician operate a first-class Occupational Health service that meets the needs of Abbott Diabetes Care, Kilkenny. Main Responsibilities Acts as a professional health resource for the site management in planning and maintaining initiatives and programs that meet defined goals and objectives. Carry out medical surveillance in accordance with national and corporate requirements. Provide a service for the medical management of accidents and illness at work. Assists supervisors and employees with return-to-work issues including work restrictions, modified scheduling and job accommodations. Conducts workplace walkthroughs/assessments and exposure follow-up. Maintains and safeguards privacy and confidentiality of medical health information. Participates in the development of related policies, procedures and work instructions. Correspond with third parties including Corporate team & contractors, providing for professional reporting and timely submissions related to site updates when required. Lead any site inspections as required. Advise and guide employees on work related issues where appropriate. Liaise with HR and management to ensure absenteeism through illness or injury is managed efficiently. Carry out risk assessments, including physical and psychosocial factors. Support Global OHS with reviewing of OH documents & Procedures as required. Liaise with EHS to confirm medical surveillance is allocated correctly. Liaise with EHS to ensure OH are provided with IH monitoring results. Ensure all training is completed on time. Be a champion for the health and wellbeing of employees. Co-ordinate the First Aid & AED programme. Organize positive health awareness and initiatives through education and health awareness programmes. Act as company representative for employees Health Insurance Scheme with regard to health and well-being initiatives, mini medicals, annual flu vaccinations etc. Utilise key elements of the EHS strategy to define the annual EHS goals and objectives, manage quarterly assessments of such goals and drive necessary action. Qualifications/Experience Must be a Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMBI registration. Recognised Occupational Health qualification. At least 3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health setting. Job-Specific Competencies and Knowledge. Familiar with Occupational Health practices, policies, and procedures, return to work, absence management and immunisations. Competent in the use of IT programmes and databases. Familiarisation with the Cority occupational health IT system would be an advantage. Ability to analyse and report. Evidence of continuous professional development to maintain registration. Personal Competencies. Must be a strong team worker and work collaboratively. Proactive, self-motivated, and assertive. Must be able to communicate in an effective manner with all staff levels within the organisation. This role requires a level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Food Technologist role at Abbott 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 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. Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae under the brand name “Similac”. The facility also manufactures a range of follow‑on formulae under the brand name of “Gain”. The essential ingredient is liquid skim milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurised, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada. Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. Primary Function / Goals / Objectives Provide overall leadership, direction and support in all aspects of the development activities and overall functional supports. Drive and generate continuous improvements initiatives in the technical department. Abbott policies and procedures meeting all local, and regulatory requirements. Provide leadership and influence optimisation of Cootehill's performance in line with site Vision and mission. Ensure continued implementation of the Performance Excellence initiative throughout the Cootehill technical department, completing all goals, performance reviews and growth plan as scheduled. Support preparations for all internal and external audits in order to achieve successful results. Support all quality and plant initiatives and provide leadership when dealing with quality and plant issues. Undertake assignments or projects as requested. Ensuring QA compliance is followed and all project activities within R&D are adhered to. Ensure all documents are developed per policy requirements. Ensure all project timelines are met as per agreed schedules. To ensure Cootehill technical department training/compliance wire metrics are met. Compliance to all procedures/rules within the organisation. This job function will change where updates to cGMP, EHS, Technical / New Equipment, Quality Procedures & SOP’s are made. This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs and employees are expected to be adaptable and flexible where this need arises. Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant. Report any current or potential hazards to your manager immediately. Major Responsibilities Support best practice in NPI process, project management, and all aspects relevant to plant operation. Provide support to the Cootehill plant as required. Supporting the team in relation to QA activities and the managing of technical programs. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities Influencing skills are essential for the position both within and outside the organisation. People management skills are necessary both within and outside the organisation. Education Required Bachelor Degree in Food Science/Technology or equivalent. Business/Management Experience. Knowledge 2 to 3 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Industry. Decision making and influencing skills are required. Excellent understanding of food science/technology is required. A strong degree of analysis, mathematical skills and problem solving is required to evaluate different options and to implement ongoing formulation and ingredient improvements. Computer skills, particularly spreadsheet use, are essential. Accountability / Scope This position requires a good degree of interaction with groups inside and outside of ANSC. From a technical perspective, every formulation developed for the Cootehill plant is the responsibility of this function. Formulations are the basis of the Cootehill operation – providing opportunities to optimize products, maintain or reduce costs, ensure compliance, etc. For issues relating to Regulatory Affairs, the ability to influence and lead decisions to the benefit of AI is positive. Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/ or on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott- or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Research Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Abbott by 2x Get notified about new Food Technologist jobs in Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global healthcare leader in Cootehill is seeking a Snr. Management Accountant for an 18-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficient month end reporting, financial support to departments, and inventory accuracy. Required qualifications include a relevant accountancy designation and several years of experience in a manufacturing setting. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to process improvements and business goals while working within a dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Snr. Management Accountant role at Abbott . Snr Management Accountant – Fixed Term Contract 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 diagnostic, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. About Abbott Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. Primary Function/Goals/Objectives The Management Accountant is responsible for consulting any SOP’s for any job task he/she may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP. Housekeeping is a critical function of all jobs and the Management Accountant is expected to ensure all housekeeping activities in their work area are observed and carried out appropriately. It is important they are in adherence to the Housekeeping SOP. It is important that GMP is a main priority in any operation carried out in this job function. Ensure month end reporting is carried out efficiently and as timely as possible. Ensure accounting practices are in compliance with Abbott Policy and regulatory policies. Provide financial support to other departments to assist in goal achievements. Monitor inventory accuracy/physical inventory/monthly cycle counts. Maintain and ensure activity‑based analysis (ABC) for cycle counting is updated. Assist in internal and external audits/Sox. Manage and co‑ordinate raw materials packing reports. Carry out other assignments/projects as directed by the Financial Controller. The job function will change where update procedures to GMP, EHS, Technical / New equipment, Quality procedures and SOP’s are made. Liaise with Hub/Shared services to ensure accuracy of tasks completed. Please note that this position is a 18 month Fixed Term Contract. Major Responsibilities Analyse material usage for variances relating to Raw Materials, Powder and Packing materials. Work with operations teams to review usage variances and corrective actions to improve data accuracy as required. Participate in process improvement teams relating to material usage control and LEAN to drive greater data accuracy and reporting and reduce cost of production. Assist in preparing plans/LBE’s quarterly/yearly and load to external systems and tie out to local records. Ensure relevant monthly reconciliations are prepared and approved. Provide finance support to site in relation to projects, new products etc. Provide detailed BOM analysis for new product launches. Provide full costing analysis for plant expansion opportunities or other RCEs for the site. Track cost changes and scenario differences throughout RCE approval cycle as requested. S&OP review and absorption projections for LBE’s. Ownership of standard cost setting processes and calculation including milk and protein analysis, integration of overheads and development of monthly absorption for plan, and reconciliation to in batch system. Responsible for completion of SCOP, standard to standard and actual to actual analysis, product cost change analysis. Finance Representative for Pier Process, Work with Project Managers on Trial cost estimates, recharging and tracking costs. Finance Representative on NPI (New Product Intro) Team. Work with Operations and Technical Teams on estimating cost improvement opportunities. Coordinate and provide data for Internal & External Auditors. Annual Physical Stock‑take Co‑ordination and Reconciliation for the Site and offsite warehouses. Month end analysis of OCNIS, Distressed Inventory, Overtime/Payroll, Tech Centre costs. Month end journals including MUV, CIP and transfer journal and others as required. Complete month end schedules such as CSO – Payroll, MBR, Overtime, CAR reporting. Prepare performance statements and conduct variance analysis with controller. Load results to external systems. Education And Competencies Required Third level relevant qualification – Accountancy qualification required with ACA, ACCA or CIMA designation. 5 years of experience in manufacturing industry. 3 years of experience in a cost accounting position. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills required. Location: Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr
