Senior Manufacturing Manager

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.

We are seeking a results-driven Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing performance in a highly regulated medical device / pharmaceutical environment. This role focuses on delivering strategic business outcomes while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

You will be a strong, visible leader who can drive results through people, systems, and disciplined execution in a fast-paced, changing environment.

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  Lead manufacturing operations to deliver on safety, quality, compliance, cost, and delivery

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  Ensure full adherence to GxP, regulatory, and quality system requirements

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  Drive a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

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  Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams with clear accountability

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  Manage multiple operational priorities while maintaining strategic focus

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  Champion CAPA, root cause analysis, and audit readiness

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  Optimise production planning, process flow, and operational efficiency

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  Deliver structured, data-driven problem solving and timely decision-making

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  Engage and influence stakeholders across functions and leadership levels

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in senior operations leadership within medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• 3rd Level Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline.

• Strong track record in quality, compliance, and regulatory environments (GxP)

• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in complex operations

• Expertise in:

  • Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement

  • CAPA and root cause analysis

  • Production planning and regulated processes

• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills

• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on delivering results

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.