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.

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Purpose Statement:

Responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including supporting of manufacturing lines (equipment and personnel), root causing nonconforming product, and monitoring line performance relative to goals. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments. 

Key ResponsibiIities:

I. Observes and complies with all safety rules and regulations. This includes Quality Systems Registrars (QSR) and International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Standards.

2.    Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.
3.    Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessary.
4.    Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
5.    Evaluates operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures.
6.    Certifies manufacturing associates in the production processes.
7.    Evaluates and orders necessary equipment, tools and fixtures.

Education & Job Skills:

1.    (Experience/Education) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. Relevant work experience advantageous but not essential or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
2.    (Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)) Applies limited knowledge of basic technical concepts and practices and a basic understanding of product or systems fundamentals. Utilises basic knowledge of numerical and/or statistical data and computer software programs to resolve routine problems. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. 

3.    (Cognitive Skills) Performs routine technical tasks working from detailed written or verbal instructions. Performs routine set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of certain area­specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. Assignments require limited judgment in troubleshooting proven processes.
4.    (Planning/Organisation) Completes daily work to meet established schedule with guidance from supervisor on prioritisation of tasks.
5.    (Decision Making/Impact) Solves problems of limited scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of well-defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
6.    (Supervision Received) Close supervision. Receives detailed instruction on all assignments.