SAP SCM Principal Analyst page is loaded SAP SCM Principal Analyst Apply locations Ireland - Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 31110442 JOB DESCRIPTION: Principal Business Analyst – SAP S4 SCM Job Summary The primary responsibility of the Senior Business Analyst – SAP S4 SCM (Supply Chain Management) is the analysis and resolution of complex, cross-module, functional SAP issues in Supply Chain. The role performs root-cause-analysis, targeted end-user training and provides consulting services to Design and/or Project and/or Technical Teams. This role will provide leadership and expertise to junior members of the team and drives identification of opportunities for the effective use of SAP-related technology and the implementation of SAP-related solutions. Job Duties Functions as the primary production support contact for Operations (Materials Management, Distribution, Quality Management, Production Planning) and regulatory business user communities (end-users, key-users, process owners). Act as primary SAP support team Subject Matter Expert for SAP S/4 Supply Chain Operations that includes material management, distribution, quality management, and production planning. Provide leadership across organizations related to SAP S/4HANA Production support and problem resolution. Serve as liaison between the support SAP team and other internal IT organizations and technical groups like BASIS and Technical/Development Team to resolve complex issues. Review the resolution and proposed solutions for business and assess their technical impact and to determine if overall results and objectives have been achieved in accordance with the existing global template and regulatory standards. Ensure service level management (SLA) compliance through the application of functional and technical expertise, delivering efficient application maintenance and support while confirming adherence to all business, compliance, security, and regulatory requirements in a validated environment. Ensure change control, access control, and landscape management processes are followed. Evaluates and decides on approval for moving support-driven changes to production. Participate in other project/enhancement assignments as needed. Monitor, document, and respond to cross-functional interdependencies, common implementation problems, and the opportunities for improvement resulting in successful Hypercare and efficient/effective transition to steady state post Go Live of major SAP projects, upgrades, rollouts, and enhancements. Monitor system performance and system alerts and respond accordingly. Minimum Education Qualifications/Experience A recognized bachelor’s degree qualification 7+ years of experience in SAP S/4 Material Management, Distribution, Quality Management Production Planning along with experience in project delivery of all phases of the software development lifecycle. Hands-on expertise (customization or configuration) in SAP S/4 HANA SCM General understanding of Integration of SAP S/4 HANA SCM to other relevant modules. First-hand experience in template design and business consulting First-hand experience with SAP S/4HANA Platform is a must. Technical and Functional Experience Required Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Maintain highest standards of customer service and business professionalism. Comprehensive understanding of SAP-based Operations processes used in the company’s business model. Able to develop user stories and requirements in collaboration with global, multi-division business model, backend systems, technologies, and architecture. Extensive configuration knowledge of SAP S/4 Operations and Source to Pay with integration of MM/FI/CO/SD/EWM Professional working experience in SAP S/4 processes (i.e., Logistics Execution, Material Management, Production Execution & Planning, Quality Management, Trade Compliance). Extensive knowledge of following: SAP S/4 HANA interfaces and IDOC functionality, especially with respect to 3PL integration SAP-MES interface (PI/CPI Exposure, IDOC process, IDOC Error Handling) Middleware queue processing, IDOC monitoring and data replication issues Integration with SAP MM/SD/PP/QM solutions with 3rd party applications SAP Inventory Management and Logistics Execution functionality Exposure in the use of SAP Fiori apps for S/4 HANA Good understanding of integration between S/4 HANA and SAP MDG & SAP APO Materials Management Configuration/Customizing Knowledge in: Material master, Classification, Batch management and Serial number management Cross-company purchasing Subcontract orders Intercompany stock transport orders Inventory Management Physical Inventory Logistics Execution Configuration/Customizing Knowledge in: Delivery (Inbound and Outbound) Shipping Route Determination Output management Batch Determination Basic Warehouse Management Quality Management Configuration/Customizing Knowledge in: Basic data (for example, material master, catalogs, inspection characteristics, inspection methods and sampling procedures). Inspection planning (inspection plans, reference operation sets, material specifications). QM in procurement. Quality Information System Production Planning Configuration/Customizing Knowledge in: Basic data (for example, material master, BOM, work center, routing). MRP Production execution (light manufacturing) Governance, Risk and Compliance/GTS Configuration/Customizing Knowledge in: Trade Compliance Legal Control Classification of Licenses Classification of Commodity Codes An Equal Opportunity Employer. Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: IT Services & Solutions Delivery DIVISION: BTS Business Technology Services LOCATION: Ireland > Dublin : Block G, Cherrywood, Cherrywood Business Park ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Ie - Cw 37.5A (Ireland) TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is currently looking to recruit a Senior Director, Research & Development, Infectious Disease (m/f/d) Based in Galway, Ireland The Infectious Disease (ID) business unit is part of Abbott Rapid Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The position is within our ID Business Unit and is a member of the R&D senior leadership team. Oversight and leadership over all of the division’s Lateral Flow R&D activities. Establish vision and strategy for the division’s platforms and execute upon strategy to support the division’s long-range plan and beyond. Ensure a properly gaited product launch cadence so that products are developed and commercialized, including achievement of product claims and regulatory approvals, to drive increases in ID market share. This position reports directly to the DVP, Global R&D, to ensure efficient and effective management of the R&D functions including P&L. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with global regulatory agencies and ensuring compliance with systems, procedures and ensuring management structures are in place to meet the goals in an ethical and legally compliant manner. RESPONSIBILITIES: As a leader of a Global Lateral Flow R&D team, this role requires a strong commitment to understanding leading practices in product development processes, clinical program management and structures and leading teams to these practices. Excellent leadership and communication style with ability to influence stakeholders, peers across the business. Lead team to meet deliverables and hold self and team accountable for on-time delivery, right first time, financial stewardship, and predictability in all R&D activities. Execution and delivery of products on time for commercial launches, within defined scope, meeting product requirements, and on budget. Model behaviors of a learning-focused, continuous improvement mindset and be a self and team practitioner of R&D Excellence. Demonstrate enterprise and critical thinking and act in the best interest of the business over individual function. Key leadership role in NPI process and drives stage gate discipline and compliance. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Evaluate new technologies for potential acquisition or internal funding/development. Work with U.S. and OUS marketing staff to enhance product launches through effective utilization of clinical study results. Oversight and leadership of the Lateral Flow Research and Development activities. Establish vision and strategy for the lateral flow technology and execute upon strategy to support the long-range plan and beyond. Accountable for the successful research, development and maintenance of key assay development knowledge and application processes. Provide direction for improvements to the Design Control policies and practices by maintaining and updating the Design Control Systems training function and subject matter. Lead internal innovation initiatives to assure organic growth of new ideas and identification of new opportunities to fuel the product pipeline. Develop R&D goals and oversee execution of multiple research and development projects and product support activities. Establish resource needs including staffing requirements. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION: Expertise in Lateral flow technology including assay design, development, and transfer. Comprehensive understanding of IVD market and regulatory environment with the ability to incorporate that knowledge into strategic R&D business plans. Bachelor of Science in biological or medical science preferred. Master's Degree or higher is desirable. 12-15 years of R&D experience with a background in the medical diagnostic industry Demonstrated working knowledge of design controls, QSR and all relevant regulatory requirements for the design, development, and commercialization of medical diagnostic technologies. Knowledge of regulations and standards (GCP) affecting IVDs and Biologics required. COMPETENCIES: Results Orientation: Energized by challenges and the opportunity to over-deliver. Using relevant metrics, they set new and stretching goals for themselves or their teams in order to achieve beyond what is expected. Adverse circumstances only intensify their drive to take action. This person will have experience setting milestones and goals that motivate and challenge an organization and a track record of achieving such milestones or courageously terminating programs that failed to achieve his/her goals. Team Leadership: This leader must have the leadership skills to integrate a geographically dispersed R&D team and review, align and increase the efficiency of core processes. S/he must be tenacious and able to work within challenging circumstances. This will require strong communication skills, the ability to convey a strategic vision, and the ability to develop a highly engaged team and sense of community and urgency. Change Leadership and Collaboration: The role will be at the center of many changes, including strategic changes, alignment of technologies, and creation of centers of excellence. This leader must have the emotional intelligence needed to find the right approach to these changes, and the interpersonal skills required to lead and influence the company’s evolution in key areas. The new leader must be able to build relationships across sites and teams and align them around thinking of the company’s platforms and technologies. Compromising one’s own preferences where necessary, for the team or organization and demonstrating to others how their mutual objectives can be complementary is a key competency. Strategic Thinking: The candidate will define and articulate a clear strategic vision for R&D, which focuses on the business. S/he needs to be able to take customer needs and develop strategic path from product design to through clinical roadmap and approval. S/he must be able to contribute to the company’s strategic direction and highlight operational implications of strategic options. S/he must be able to have clarity and understanding of decisions and be empowered to act accordingly with what’s needed to make the business successful. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The primary responsibility of the Senior Business Analyst – SAP S4 OTC (Order-To-Cash) is the analysis and resolution of complex, cross-module, functional SAP issues in the Order-To-Cash Process. This role performs root-cause analysis, targeted end-user training, and provides consulting services to Design and/or Project and/or Technical Teams. It provides leadership and expertise to junior members of the team and drives the identification of opportunities for the effective use of SAP-related technology and the implementation of SAP-related solutions. Job Duties Functions as the primary production support contact for OTC operations – spanning across SAP modules: Sales and Distribution (Customer Service and Distribution Centers) and (limited) Finance, and business user communities (end-users, key-users, process owners). Act as primary SAP support team Subject Matter Expert for business functions using SAP S/4 logic in sales and distribution. Additional key technology functions also include support for EDI. Provide leadership across organizations related to SAP S/4HANA Production support and problem resolution. Serve as liaison between the support SAP team and other internal IT organizations and technical groups like BASIS and Technical/ Development Team to resolve complex issues. Review the resolution and proposed solutions for business and assess their technical impact and determine if overall results and objectives have been achieved in accordance with the existing global template and regulatory standards. Ensure service level management (SLA) compliance through the application of functional and technical expertise, delivering efficient application maintenance and support while confirming adherence to all business, compliance, security, and regulatory requirements in a validated environment. Ensure change control, access control, and landscape management processes are followed. Evaluate and decide on approval for moving support-driven changes to production. Participate in other project/enhancement assignments as needed. Monitor, document, and respond to cross-functional interdependencies, common implementation problems, and the opportunities for improvement resulting in successful Hypercare and efficient/effective transition to steady state post Go Live of major SAP projects, upgrades, rollouts, and enhancements. Monitor system performance and system alerts and respond accordingly. Minimum Education Qualifications/Experience 7+ years of experience in SAP S/4 Sales and Distribution, EDI/E-Commerce along with experience in project delivery of all phases of the software development lifecycle. Hands-on expertise (customization or configuration) in SAP S/4 HANA SD - Order Management, International Trade, Pricing, Chargebacks and Rebates, and Advance Returns Management. Good understanding of Integration of SAP S/4 HANA SD with other relevant modules. First-hand experience in template design and business consulting. First-hand experience with SAP S/4HANA Platform is a must. Technical and Functional Experience Required Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Maintain the highest standards of customer service and business professionalism. Comprehensive understanding of SAP-based operations processes used in the company’s business model. Able to develop user stories and requirements in collaboration with global, multi-division business model, backend systems, technologies, and architecture. Has technical product knowledge or specific domain expertise with SAP S/4HANA, as well as subject matter knowledge within products and business processes related to Sales functionality. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and work collaboratively with development teams. Good knowledge of following: SAP S/4 SD with integration of FI/CO/MM/WM. SAP S/4 Sales functionality. SAP EDI and Ecommerce integrations with SAP and functionality (e.g., 850, 855, 856, 810, etc.). SAP S/4 Logistics Execution functionality. Extensive configuration/customizing knowledge of SAP S/4HANA SD/FSCM which includes: Enterprise Structure Definition and assignment. Customer Master. Material Master. Customer Material information record. Plant determination. Partner determination. Shipping point determination. Item category determination. Schedule line category determination. Hierarchical and Classical Pricing. Pricing procedure determination. Output determination. Sales, shipping and billing process. Advance ATP. Special transactions like free goods determination, material exclusion/listing, cash sales, rush order and material determination, intercompany sales, stock transfer and billing, rebate processing, credit/debit memo. Extensive Knowledge of Special transactions, which includes: Free goods determination. Material exclusion/listing. Cross selling and material determination. Inquiry processing. Intercompany sales. Scheduling Agreement. Stock transfer and billing. Settlement management. Credit/debit memo processing. Advance Return Processing. Backorder Processing (BOP) e.g. Monitor BOP, Configure BOP Segment, Configure BOP Variant. Dispute management e.g. create Dispute case. Credit exposure, Automatic Credit check, Credit rule. Manage collection e.g. Collection worklist, Generate Collection Worklist. SAP S/4 Sales and Distribution tables structures. Embargo and Legal control, License Management, and Customs Management - License Management and its integration with Export (Sales) processes. Experience in SAP BRF+. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Primary Job Function: Provides senior-level consultation and direction to functional areas (including Software Quality and DevOps teams) on IT Quality policy, process, and procedures. Identifies, proposes, and leads significant improvement programs related to IT Compliance policies, processes and procedures in support of the BTS IT domains. Leads the IT Quality activities across multiple projects/client areas. Ensures that documentation complies with policy and procedure requirements in conjunction with internal and external business and technology partners. Leads in setting quality and compliance strategy and vision to meet business objectives. Develops and leads the implementation of testing methodologies and/or IT Quality practices across multiple Domains. Has global responsibility for evaluating, selecting and introducing new strategic SLC methodologies and technologies, with a focus on compliance with regulatory expectations. Train and educate the appropriate business and IT communities on quality, compliance and standardize best practice systems as appropriate. Core Job Responsibilities: Ensures IT validation packages comply with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Works autonomously with related IT contacts and the business process SMEs for this purpose. Supports Software Development teams as SQA lead for the automated testing and implementation of regulated IT applications. Ensures continuous improvement and gives input related to the validation strategy for IT changes. Coordinates the introduction of new strategic methodologies; supports and approves the overall validation of global regulated applications. Drives the GXP Inspection Support and defends the validation strategies to internal auditors, regulatory authorities, and other certified bodies. Provides IT validation subject matter expertise. Applies SQA Engineering principles throughout the Agile or Waterfall Software Life Cycle to identify defect and design flaws. Collaborates with the development team to build compliance capabilities in order to assure the quality of the deliverables and ensures business needs are being met. The role must be familiar with Quality Risk Management principles and practices and will guide teams and management with risk-based decision-making capabilities. Applies Good Documentation Practices and assists as appropriate with required documentation for compliance purposes. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: Direct Reports: 1 to 5 contract staff Indirect Reports: 1 to 5 contract staff. Position Accountability/Scope: The role reports to the Senior Manager IT Quality and is within the IT Quality Operations function of BTS IT. The role works with the senior levels of the BTS IT organization as well as leaders across Abbott’s Quality Organization to drive improvements in BTS SQA Operations. The role works closely with peers and lower levels of BTS IT to sustain a quality mindset within the IT organization. Position is accountable for all phases of the SLC activities and works directly with BTS IT, Divisional Quality and, relevant Process Owners. Provides quality guidance to less experienced staff. Acts as a mentor to lower level individual contributors. Decisions and actions have impact on business success. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays, audit findings and considerable expenditure of resources. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent plus 8+ years of related work experience with IT Quality in the life science industry, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Certifications from ASQ and ISO9001 or ISO13485 preferred. Minimum Experience/Training Required: Strong knowledge of GXP regulations and software validation principles (Non-product software and Computer Software Assurance principles). Working knowledge of risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Knowledge with Agile, and/or Lean software development practices. Strong analytical skills and the ability to organize work in a logical and succinct manner. Highly self-motivated, goal orientated, and self-directed. Demonstrated ability to operate and innovate in a small team with a fast‐paced environment, balancing both strategic and tactical needs. Familiarity with automated testing and implementation. Knowledgeable in tools that support SAP requirements, test, change, and release management such as Solution Manager, ALM and Tosca. Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and ability to effectively prioritize efforts. Effective written and verbal communication (in English) to all levels of management. The role must maintain compliance expertise and be effective at applying requirements into the IT and business environment that supports business goals and maintaining a compliant state. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 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. Purpose Statement: Sterilisation Manager is responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: 1. Leads team that conduct sterilization qualification for new products and/or changes to existing products. 2. Leads team that performs sterilization validation for radiation sterilized products including dose setting and quarterly dose audits. 3. Leads team that performs sterilization validation for ethylene oxide sterilized products including new product qualification, annual revalidations, residual EO studies, and D-value studies. 4. Leads team that provides product development and Operations teams sterilization Subject Matter Expert support. 5. Leads team that assist in Supplier Quality audits of contract sterilization facilities and third party manufacturers. 6. Leads team that conducts dose audit failure investigations. 7. Leads team that conducts Ethylene Oxide Biological indicator sterility positive investigation. Education Bachelor's degree plus 9+ years of related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred. Experience Substantial knowledge of a Radiation and or Ethylene Oxide or other sterilization modality. Uses in-depth knowledge of business unit functions and cross group dependencies/ relationships. Is recognized as an SME in work group and across functions. Ability to lead a technical team in the execution of sterilization validation/revalidation, new product qualification, troubleshooting sterilization issue. Will lead team performing this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. Works on problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Has broad knowledge of various technical alternatives and their potential impact on the business. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Medical & Scientific Affairs DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road WORK SHIFT: Ie - Coreflex (Ireland) TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable #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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 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 nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 4,000 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 Diabetes Care Division Donegal The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures 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 system. Main Responsibilities Develop automated solutions that address specific analytical objectives and facilitate report generation and distribution of analyses. Advanced SQL skills and ability to optimise database queries for performance and understanding of database structure. Collaborate with analytics team and business users to identify requirements and develop data products that meet their needs. Experience with a major programming language (e.g. SAS, python) and ability to learn other programming languages. Experience writing and supporting reports using software such as PowerBI or Tableau. Ability to proactively identify issues and either resolve or escalate to the appropriate level for resolution. Design, develop, and maintain efficient data pipelines to serve applications and stakeholders. Identify areas to enhance data processing and optimize workflows. Establish and maintain data quality checks and verifications to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data. Provide consulting on programming best practice, reporting tools, data management and data visualization to junior team members and engineers. Independently manages multiple projects working with stakeholders to define business timelines and objectives. Highly effective in presenting and communicating technical content to lay audiences is required. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or higher in a quantitative field (i.e. Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Software engineering etc.) preferred. Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role. Experience with AWS cloud services preferred. Proficient in a programming language such as python, R, SAS, JMP or similar. Experience with relational databases (for example: Oracle Databases, SQL, Microsoft Access, etc.). #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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube . Primary Function In this senior role, you will be accountable for maintaining and developing the site infrastructure, environmental sustainability while driving reductions in greenhouse emissions, energy use, water use and waste generation. The role provides and maintains the environment for our employees to stay safe and productive. This is a key role that will require excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills and will interact with all levels of the organisation ensuring competing priorities are managed objectively and in line with the overall business strategy. Responsibilities Facilities: Manage the provision of hard services (building fabric, roads and landscape, access control, security) and soft services (catering, cleaning to GMP standards). Budget planning, control and reporting. Establish service contractor agreements, coordinate schedules, and monitor contractor performance & undertake cost analysis for facilities management and project works. Utilities: Management of energy supply and distribution (electrical and natural gas supply). Management of Utilities plant: CHP units, Steam Boilers, Air Compressors, Refrigeration Plant, HVAC. Service Governance: Ensure that all service providers deliver services to the agreed service level. Ensure that Third Party Suppliers, Contractors and Service providers follow EHS and GMP standards. Education Required Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Engineering) is required. Knowledge 10+ years of business working experience in operations / manufacturing environment. Experience in the management of outsourced services with demonstrated ability to run and lead service providers. Experience dealing with a large portfolio of plant and equipment. Familiar with maintenance management programs. Ability to communicate sophisticated business / technical challenges in a simplified manner. Experience utilizing Lean six sigma principles RCA’s and FMECA’s to identify the root cause of issues and evaluate related underlying issues. Quantify issue’s using 6 sigma tools Pareto and DMAIC. Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English essential. Familiarity with continuous improvement and project management approaches, tools and phases. Exceptional ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods. Highly collaborative work style which includes working successfully across all organisational levels. Possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Must be open-minded and adaptive to change, promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest, able to resolve problems in a respectful manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Operational Excellence Engineer – Soft Services & Facilities Operational Excellence Engineer – Soft Services & Facilities Apply locations Ireland > Sligo : Finisklin Road Netherlands > Hoofddorp : Wegalaan 9 Ireland > Longford : Lisnamuck Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road Ireland > Dublin : Liffey Valley, Block B time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id 31115879 JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott At Abbott, you will play a crucial role in helping people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the lives of people in more than 160 countries. At Abbott, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare. About the Role We are looking for a performance-driven professional with a solid background in Operational or Business Excellence and hands-on experience managing soft services within a manufacturing environment. This includes critical support functions such as cleaning, preventive maintenance, pest control, and general facilities upkeep. The ideal candidate combines process optimization skills with an engineering mindset and has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulatory expectations associated with soft services in a production setting. Key Responsibilities Drive continuous improvement initiatives across soft service operations, ensuring alignment with OPEX/BEX principles Optimize cleaning, sanitation, and facility maintenance processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness Develop and implement KPIs to monitor performance of soft services vendors and internal teams Lead audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning for deviations in facility hygiene and maintenance standards Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, HSE, and procurement teams to ensure integrated service delivery Lead or support cross-functional projects related to facility upgrades, service outsourcing, or cost reduction Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and other relevant regulatory frameworks Provide training and coaching on lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies Key Requirements Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environments, with a focus on soft services (cleaning, maintenance, sanitation, etc.) Proven track record applying OPEX/BEX or Lean methodologies in facility or support service contexts Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for soft services in GMP or high compliance industries Exceptional stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills Preferred Skills Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) Experience working with outsourced service providers or managing service-level agreements (SLAs) Familiarity with CMMS, CAFM, or other facility management tools Knowledge of ISO standards, GMP, EHS, or similar compliance frameworks Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities within soft services, such as analyzing and improving cleaning effectiveness using metrics like cost per square meter, labor efficiency, and material utilization WHAT CAN WE OFFER Abbott provides a varied, challenging, and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment. In our organization, you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, a personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities and good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests and opportunities. Apply today and Do Work That Matters. 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: GPS Global Purchasing Services LOCATION: Ireland > Sligo : Finisklin Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: Germany > Wiesbaden-Delkenheim : G01, Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road, Ireland > Cootehill : Dromore West, Ireland > Donegal Town : R267, Ireland > Dublin : Liffey Valley, Block B, Ireland > Longford : Lisnamuck, Netherlands > Hoofddorp : Wegalaan 9 WORK SHIFT: Ie - Asflex78 (Ireland) TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable About Us Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Manufacturing Technician x 12 Apply locations Ireland - Kilkenny Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 25 Days Ago Job requisition id: 31097429 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 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. This is how you can make a difference at Abbott: We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Technicians across areas such as Surface Mount Technology, E Beam, Packing and Puck. In this role you will provide technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment utilizing technical expertise, technical manuals, schematic drawings, precision tools, and test equipment. You will utilize data reports on equipment and systems to generate improvement initiatives, monitor machine output on the shift to ensure all cells are running to cycle time, and meet specific OEE targets. Perform and/or participate with conducting routine maintenance checks to ensure the operational efficiency of machines and production equipment is maintained to the desired standards. Monitor processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, and create a comprehensive report for resolution methods; familiar with asset maintenance software (Maximo preferable). Your main responsibilities will be: Conduct scheduled maintenance, diagnosing, and troubleshooting faults and undertaking repairs, and selecting, engaging, and working with outside contractors. Perform complex skilled maintenance and repair such as mechanical, pneumatics, electrical systems. Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics. Good understanding of day-to-day operations for conveyors, depositors, p&p machines, and weighing machines. Assist in the compilation and presentation of technical feedback on engineering performance relating to yield output. Lead on maintenance and/or process issues and work independently or as a team member. Monitor production processes, run diagnostic tests with products and equipment, and create a comprehensive report for resolution methods. Certify and train manufacturing associates in the production processes. Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures. Identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing related issues. Install and validate equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Min level 6 in technical related discipline. Electrical and mechanical skills are desired. Must have excellent knowledge of industrial machines and the mechanical industry, as their expertise is crucial in keeping the safety and security of all production staff. Experience within a Computerized Maintenance Management Work Order system environment. Technical and fault-finding skills. Surface mount technology experience is an advantage. What we Offer Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as: Family health insurance. Excellent pension scheme. Life assurance. Career Development. Fantastic new facility. Growing business plus access to many more benefits. Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. 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: Facilities & Maintenance DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: Ireland > Kilkenny: Kilkenny Business and Technology Park WORK SHIFT: Ie - Kky4Cyc1 (Ireland) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable #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. This is how you can make a difference at Abbott: As a Lead Operator, in Abbott, Kilkenny you will ensure that production targets and schedules are achieved for their line. Assist the Operations team lead in achieving the goals of the process area. Provides guidance and a source of information for operators and support groups in the area. Responsible for their line’s performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost. Your Main Responsibilities Will Be Co-ordinates aspects of the production area workflow (i.e. people, products, and materials) to meet Master Schedule requirements. Coordinates work assignments within the production department that includes training, technical support and/or process/trouble shooting support. Works with internal resources to resolve problems. As the Process Line Subject Matter Expert (SME), represents production on projects when needed and train other employees when necessary. Responsible for the startup and shut down of their line or area. Coordinate break schedules and assist with machine operation during breaks. Assembles, repairs, inspects and/or tests products following written instructions. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and other work-related documents, written in English. Set up and operates a variety of manufacturing machines or equipment following written instructions in the English language. Clean tools and equipment per documented procedures. Record information on approved documents. Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures. Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices. Qualifications And Experience Minimum education - Leaving Certificate. Previous experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a Senior Operator role, with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principals is preferred. Experience working in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing environment preferred. Previous experience working in the medical device, pharma, automotive, tech, food industries preferred. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. #J-18808-Ljbffr
