Technical Team Lead - Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

1417 Abbott Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland, Kilkenny site, invites applications for an Engineering role focused on maintenance, reliability and process improvements within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires leading technical teams, driving OEE improvements, applying structured problem solving and maintaining compliance with quality standards. You will collaborate with senior leadership to deliver reliable equipment and safe operations.

Qualifications

• NFQ level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• 4+ years' experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, process engineering or technical support role within a regulated industry.
• Previous experience leading, coaching and developing technical teams in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, OEE and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience in structured problem-solving, root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and quality management systems.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience within Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage Technical Personnel. Provide Leadership and Develop Capability through Mentoring/Training & Coaching. Maintain time and production records.
• Ensure that the technical team deliver a service level required to maximise overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Availability/ Performance & Yield.
• Application of structured problem solving to address issues and improve Quality or Output of areas under their responsibility.
• Communicate effectively to Senior Leadership on Root Cause, Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• Lead on maintenance and/or process/equipment issues across multiple process areas.
• Conduct Performance Excellence Assessments and Development plans to foster ongoing improvement.
• Ensuring conformance with all relevant Policies and Procedures. Contributing to the creation of Work Instructions and Operations Procedures to maintain compliance.
• Fault find and repair complex manufacturing equipment to component level.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Team management

Education

NFQ level 7 qualification

Job description

Abbott Ireland, Kilkenny site, invites applications for an Engineering role focused on maintenance, reliability and process improvements within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires leading technical teams, driving OEE improvements, applying structured problem solving and maintaining compliance with quality standards. You will collaborate with senior leadership to deliver reliable equipment and safe operations.