Quality Control Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 4,000 people across nine sites. We have 7 manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Kilkenny, 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.

At Abbott, you can make a real impact, grow and learn, take care of yourself and your family, be your authentic self, and live a fulfilling life. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Career Development: Unlock opportunities to grow and achieve your career aspirations within a dynamic international company.

• Benefits Package: Enjoy excellent pension plans and comprehensive family healthcare benefits.

• Recognition: Join a company globally recognized as a great place to work, and frequently named one of Fortune's most admired companies.

• Diversity and Inclusion: Thrive in an environment celebrated for its diversity, where working mothers, female executives, and scientists are highly valued.

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal

This opportunity is based in Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town that 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.

The Opportunity

The main responsibility of the Quality Control Manager is to manage a team of Quality Engineers/Microbiologists ensuring the site delivers safe and effective products that meet customer needs whilst maintaining compliance.

• Lead the development and Implementation of company -wide quality systems and policy compliance to Worldwide regulatory requirements including FDAQSR’sISO13485 &IVDD. 

• Manage and Lead the Microbiology, Calibration and Analytical teams ensuring highest level of compliance. 

• Manage a team of Quality Technicians/ Engineers in the Quality dept, to achieve individual, team & site goals. 

• Promoting Continuous Improvement within the department using tools such as Performance Excellence review, Growth Plans & problem solving. 

• Support the Site’s auditing process including Generalist for external audits. 

• Decisions around training and development of staff, changes to quality processes, regulatory compliance and adequate resourcing preventing negative impact to business strategies.

Education and Experience

• Relevant third level qualification. Engineering/Manufacturing/Science is preferred. 

• Minimum 5 years in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science. 

• Supervisory experience preferred. 

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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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 > Donegal Town : R267

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)