Laboratory Team Lead - Manufacturing & Quality

Abbott; Donegal; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for diabetes management. The Laboratory Supervisor leads a team of test operators, ensuring safe, compliant products and adherence to policies and procedures.

The role involves planning daily lab activities, maintaining current documentation, and driving continuous improvement within the Technical Services department to meet production and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification or trade certificate in an Engineering/ Science / Manufacturing discipline.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of test operators in the Technical Services department to conduct performance testing on all product.
• Ensure manufacturing schedules are met, producing correct volume requirements and product mix annually.
• Problem solving of plant and manufacturing equipment to achieve product quality and production schedule goals.
• Contribute to creation of Work Instructions and Operations Procedures to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate and implement process and equipment projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Quality focus

Education

Third level qualification in Engineering/Science/Manufacturing

Job description

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for diabetes management. The Laboratory Supervisor leads a team of test operators, ensuring safe, compliant products and adherence to policies and procedures.

The role involves planning daily lab activities, maintaining current documentation, and driving continuous improvement within the Technical Services department to meet production and quality targets.