JOB DESCRIPTION:
Have you ever wanted to make a difference?
At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help 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 life of people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott Ireland
In Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:
As a Quality Assurance Manager you will lead a team of quality professionals. You will also develop both process and quality controls for our Third Party Manufacturer in Fermoy. This role will be based at our TPM in Fermoy, Cork and will require occasional travel for training and project implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Implement and maintain an effective Quality System within the Third-Party Manufacturing organization.
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Ensure appropriate Quality Management System and process controls at the Third Party Manufacturer to yield high quality material and products.
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Develop and implements quality assurance strategies.
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Assesses potential risks, ensures compliance, and gives recommendations.
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Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI regulations, etc.). Supports audits and regulatory inspections, readiness, and associated actions.
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Liaise on Third Party Manufacturer quality issues and continuous improvement - Works cross functionally with Operations/Engineering, Supplier Quality and Supply Chain to lead investigations for supplier quality issues and works on improvements in quality.
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Proactively communicates quality issues to Third Party Manufactures as needed through supplier quality system audits, supplier corrective action requests, and technical discussions.
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Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with Third Party manufacturers
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Recruits, coaches and develops talent.
Education and Experience:
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Minimum Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Engineering/ Science disciplines preferred
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Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing environment including leadership experience.
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Leadership and people management experience.
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Problem solving.
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Communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
What we Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
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Family health insurance,
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Excellent pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Career Development
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Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
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.
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Operations Quality
DIVISION:ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:Ireland > Cork : Sanmina Rathealy road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:Ireland > Dublin : Liffey Valley, Block B
WORK SHIFT:Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)
TRAVEL:Yes, 15 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable
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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.
