L&D Specialist: Leadership, Lean Six Sigma & Capability

Abbott Laboratories; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Ireland is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager, Learning & Development Specialist to lead and coordinate the ADC Donegal site’s Learning & Development agenda, aligning capability-building with workforce planning and the 2028 vision.

You will partner with Site Leadership, HR and managers to deliver development programmes, talent initiatives and Lean Six Sigma Academy activities, driving continuous improvement and a future-ready workforce across all functions.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development or a related discipline is desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience working within a Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organisational Development or business environment with a strong Learning & Development focus.
• Experience facilitating workshops, development programmes or training interventions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management abilities, Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and programmes simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the ADC Donegal Learning & Development Strategy, aligning capability-building initiatives with workforce planning, business priorities and the site's 2028 vision.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning through engaging communications, site-wide development initiatives and effective use of AD Connect and other communication channels.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of learning and development programmes, including planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, certification, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support talent, leadership and early career development programmes to strengthen organisational capability and succession pipelines.
• Lead the coordination and continuous improvement of the Lean Six Sigma Academy, including Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Operational Excellence development programmes.
• Conduct capability assessments and learning needs analyses, partnering with stakeholders to identify development priorities, performance gaps and targeted learning solutions.
• Support the development of capability frameworks, learning pathways and future skills strategies that enable employee growth and organisational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with training providers, educational institutions and industry partners to enhance workforce development opportunities.
• Coordinate external funding initiatives, including IDA-funded training programmes, ensuring effective administration, compliance, reporting and audit readiness.
• Manage learning systems, programme metrics and evaluation processes, using data and learner feedback to measure effectiveness, demonstrate value and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & Development

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in L&D/HR/Organisational Development

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Ireland is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager, Learning & Development Specialist to lead and coordinate the ADC Donegal site’s Learning & Development agenda, aligning capability-building with workforce planning and the 2028 vision.

You will partner with Site Leadership, HR and managers to deliver development programmes, talent initiatives and Lean Six Sigma Academy activities, driving continuous improvement and a future-ready workforce across all functions.