Technical Team Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Abbott in Ireland Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,500 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Manage Technical Personnel. Provide Leadership and Develop Capability through Mentoring/Training & Coaching. Maintain time and production records.
• Ensure that the technical team deliver a service level required to maximise overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Availability/ Performance & Yield.
• Application of structured problem solving to address issues and improve Quality or Output of areas under their responsibility.
• Communicate effectively to Senior Leadership on Root Cause, Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• Lead on maintenance and/or process/equipment issues across multiple process areas.
• Conduct Performance Excellence Assessments and Development plans to foster ongoing improvement.
• Ensuring conformance with all relevant Policies and Procedures. Contributing to the creation of Work Instructions and Operations Procedures to maintain compliance.
• Fault find and repair complex manufacturing equipment to component level.

Qualifications & Experience

• NFQ level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• 4+ years' experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, process engineering or technical support role within a regulated industry.
• Previous experience leading, coaching and developing technical teams in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, OEE and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience in structured problem-solving, root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and quality management systems.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience within Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Base Pay

The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Details

JOB FAMILY: Engineering

DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION: Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Ie - Kky4Cyc1 (Ireland)

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Company Culture & Closing

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.

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