Manager, Visual Inspection Biologics - 1st Shift

ABBVIE; Waterford; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Ireland seeks a Manager, Visual Inspection Biologics, 1st Shift, to lead the coding, visual inspection and vacuum operations at the Westport site, ensuring safe, compliant and timely production.

You will coach and develop team members, run daily and weekly meetings, translate schedules into shift priorities, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to maintain product flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or science.
• 5+ years of experience in a GMP‑regulated function with people‑leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of visual inspection materials and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual inspection team and maintain accountability for safety, quality, compliance, delivery and cost.
• Provide visible leadership, set expectations and promote open communication and accountability.
• Run daily and weekly meetings to review production schedule, staffing and priorities; communicate decisions.
• Translate the schedule into shift priorities and coordinate resources.
• Coach and develop team members through regular feedback and training; support onboarding.
• Maintain effective cross-functional alignment with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Ensure operations meet GMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and review visual inspection limits and related documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coaching

Process improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manager, Visual Inspection Biologics - 1st Shift

• Full-time
• Workday Global Grade: 15

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

The Manager, Visual Inspection Biologics, is responsible for leading the coding, visual inspection and vacuum processes within the AbbVie Westport manufacturing facility. The Manager provides visible day-to-day leadership to the team on 1st Shift, builds capability and accountability, and ensures safe, compliant and efficient execution of the production schedule. The role works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and other support functions through a structured daily and weekly meeting cadence to review priorities, confirm resource requirements, resolve issues and maintain product flow and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual inspection team and maintain full accountability for people, safety, quality, compliance, delivery, cost and operational performance.
• Provide visible, hands‑on leadership across the area, setting clear expectations, promoting open communication and reinforcing a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Lead daily and weekly operational meetings to review the production schedule, staffing, priorities, performance, quality events, constraints and required actions; ensure decisions and actions are communicated and followed through.
• Translate the agreed manufacturing schedule into clear shift and team priorities, coordinating resources and escalating risks early to support reliable schedule attainment and timely product delivery.
• Manage, coach and develop team members through regular one‑to‑one meetings, performance feedback, talent development, succession planning, training and recognition; support recruitment and effective onboarding as required.
• Establish and maintain an effective meeting cadence with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and other support functions to align schedules, remove barriers, manage dependencies and close actions on time.
• Ensure coding, visual inspection and vacuum operations meet approved procedures, quality standards, GMP requirements and applicable regulatory expectations.
• Develop, maintain and periodically review visual inspection limits, procedures, training requirements and associated documentation.
• Monitor key performance indicators, address performance gaps and lead structured problem solving, continuous improvement and appropriate cost‑saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies, actively promoting safe behaviours and timely resolution of hazards and concerns.
• Level 8/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering- or science‑related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a GMP‑regulated function, including demonstrated people‑management or team‑leadership experience; visual inspection experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of visual inspection materials and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for packaging.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation