**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's 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 an Operations Manager you will lead a team, ensuring that policies and procedures are current and being adhered to This is a head of Operations role reporting to the Senior Operations Engineering Manager. Direct reports will include four Operations Shift Managers (managing on-shift operators and technicians) **Key Responsibilities:** + Leadership: Demonstrate a strong leadership presence, capable of building cross-functional relationships on-site and leveraging divisional expertise. + Balance forward planning and development and delivery of strategic initiatives with resolving day-to-day tactical issues. + Operational Management: Exhibit a deep understanding of running an operations organization, reacting to internal and external factors, and providing scenario plans to the business. + Financial Acumen: Display strong financial skills, understanding of operational budgetary management and financial planning. + Operational Excellence: Possess a robust OPEX background, championing a culture of operational excellence and engagement. + Talent Development: Develop the organization by creating development opportunities and building talent. + Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition for sourcing, hiring, and onboarding operations staff. **Education and Experience:** + NFQ Level 7 qualification in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline. + Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. + Strong leadership, influencing, and problem-solving skills. + Strategic planning experience. + Exceptional attention to detail. + Flexible and innovative approach to work. **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 (http://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Abbott/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abbottglobal/) , X (https://x.com/AbbottNews) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/abbott) . Abbott is an equal opportunities employer. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com