Laboratory Team Leader – Manufacturing & Compliance

Thornton Tomasetti; Killybegs; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division in Donegal Town is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to manage a team of test operators within the Technical Services department. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant products that meet customer needs while upholding strict quality standards.

The supervisor will oversee daily lab activities, ensure policies are current, contribute to work instructions, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with manufacturing schedules and safety

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of test operators in the Technical Services department to conduct performance testing on all product.
• Ensuring that the manufacturing schedules is met, producing correct volume requirements and product mix annually.
• Problem solving of plant and manufacturing equipment to achieve product quality and production schedule goals.
• Ensuring that productivity, quality and cost objectives are achieved.
• Contributing to the creation of Work Instructions and Operations Procedures to maintain compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Quality focus

Education

Third level qualification or trade certificate in Engineering/Science/Manufacturing

Job description

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division in Donegal Town is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to manage a team of test operators within the Technical Services department. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant products that meet customer needs while upholding strict quality standards.

The supervisor will oversee daily lab activities, ensure policies are current, contribute to work instructions, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with manufacturing schedules and safety