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**About Abbott**
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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
**Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan**
Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name "Similac". To complement the range of "Similac" infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow-on formulae under the brand name of "Gain". The essential ingredient is liquid skim-milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurised, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada.
Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply together with Ireland's reputation as a green, clean environment, is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.
**The Role**
As a Validation Engineer you will work within the Packing Department Projects division supporting a team of Project Engineers in the delivery of improvements to help integrate new products or processes into the existing manufacturing area, through the creation of documents and execution of validation work in compliance with current regulatory and company requirements. The successful candidate will report directly to the Packing Principal Programme Manager.
**Major Responsibilities**
- Provide direction, documentation, execution and review for project validation activities.
- Develop project validation documentation during the FEP process and throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Responsible for the creation of validation packages and review of all validation protocols and packages related to assigned projects
- Ensure compliance with Abbott policies and procedures, adherence to quality and efficiency goals and departmental budget performance.
**Primary Function / Goals / Objectives**
- Responsible for supporting plant capital projects as assigned.
- Support Snr Project Engineers with the development of project documentation. - Development and execution of validation protocols (FAT, DQ, IQ, OQ PQ).
- Execution of change controls.
- Management of any project associated Quality issues and CAPA's.
- Work closely with Snr Project Engineers to ensure the work being undertaken is correctly documented in advance and the validation implications have been considered.
- Attend weekly Validation Review meetings with other engineers from around the site and the Quality/Validation Manager to ensure co-ordination of effort and minimising of unforeseen impacts.
- Liaise with internal engineering project co-ordination team, consultants, subcontractors, supervisors and the general workforce involved in the project to ensure full compliance with solution requirements.
- Responsible for the creation of validation packages and review of all validation protocols and packages related to assigned projects
- Utilise QA IT Systems (M-FILES) through which Validation Change Control is documented.
- Provide direction, documentation, execution and review for project validation activities.
- Develop project validation documentation during the FEP process and throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Work closely with the Validation and Manufacturing Team.
- Work closely with project equipment vendors to obtain information to successfully specify requirements for plant and facility.
- Ensure compliance with Abbott policies and procedures, adherence to quality and efficiency goals and departmental budget performance.
- It is a requirement to have experience and knowledge on Validation and CAPA Policies or FDA regulations in relation to validation.
- Good Team Player
- Flexible with a can-do attitude
- Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant
- Maintain plant safety at the highest level with a zero-accident target and with immediate response and thorough investigation and corrective action for all hazardous occurrences and accidents.
- It is important that GMP is a main priority in any operation carried out in this job function.
- Establish communication lines with all other departments e.g. Manufacturing, Q.A., Materials, Human Resources, Technical Operation Support and Finance.
- Plan and schedule work in accordance with plant demand and available manpower.
- Ensure compliance with Company International Global Standards, GMP & Environmental requirements.
- Responsible for promoting good employee relations.
- This job function will change where update procedures to GMP, EHS, Technical/New Equipment, Quality procedures and SOPs are made.
- Support Business Excellence initiatives in the plant.
**Education Required**
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline.
Technical / Business Knowledge
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Engineering.
- Knowledge of an Automated Manufacturing Environment (understanding of packing equipment a distinct advantage).
- Good mental ability to logically follow a line of though for problem solving. Accountability / Scope
- Considerable and continual care and attention is needed to avoid substantial damage to equipment.
- Continual attention needed to ensure plant reaches its annual production plan. - Failure on the incumbent part not to exercise due care could cause repeated small losses or occasional damage.
- Environmental non-compliance will result in EPA/Legal censorship.
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Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Quality & Compliance Lead
Job ID

Posted
27-Aug-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Facilities Management, Health and Safety/Environment
Location(s)
Navan - Meath - Ireland
This role is based on our client site in Dunboyne, Co Meath
Responsible for executing the clients operational Quality & Compliance programs within the CBRE site team
+ Lead / support initiatives and best practice activities in all areas of QHSE management and promote / maintain the behaviors and values
+ Ensure the execution of key Site QHSE programs including Contractor Management, Permit To Work, and HRW work program within the CBRE Site Team
+ Conduct periodic conformity evaluations of compliance
+ Support Site Manager CBRE in regular and in-house communication regarding Quality, Safety & Health
+ Provide input into relevant Site Service Level Agreements
+ Manage client relationships at operational level
+ Ensure site teams deliver consistently and compliantly in accordance with applicable Client/ CBRE process / standards
+ Be the CBRE Site Team Liaison for implementation of Client Key Program Initiatives within the CBRE Site Team including the Quality System Improvement Program
+ Responsible in cooperation with line managers for the procurement and application of safety-compliant work equipment
+ Scheduling of and participation in Quality and EHS Gemba Walks
+ Management of internal / external audit and statutory inspections
+ Monthly capturing of Quality and EHS relevant metrics
+ Accountable for co-ordinating / reviewing activities including the management of all areas of risk assessment, safe systems of work, incident reporting, fire management and individuals
+ Ensure an operational risk portfolio is available and periodic reviews of such risks are scheduled
+ Ensure appropriate day-to-day support and guidance to the team, supply partners and the client on the provision of guidance and practical expertise on Quality / EHS Operational Health and Safety standards
+ Support the delivery of Client / CBRE training strategy
+ Ensure CBRE processes and procedures are aligned with site requirements
+ Support effective business communication through advice, review and direct contribution to Account / Site management and team meetings
Purpose of Role:
+ They must be capable and willing to undertake additional soft service duties as the need/demand requires both at site level and in supporting regional CBRE organisation.
+ The role requires an individual with a customer focused proactive attitude and technical strengths, combined with an ability to communicate effectively under constant pressure with a multitude of stakeholders
+ Carry out any duties as required by the Customer Business Manager
+ Ensure that the Security, Cleaning, Pest Control, Waste management, Laundry, service companies maintain legislative and regulatory accreditation and licensing for site
Activities Within Role:
+ Maintain regular contact with the Customer Business Manager; consult on key decisions and advice on incidents, escalation and complaints
+ Responsible, with the MCL, for the management of contractors working under CBRE scope in areas including specific GMP equipment/areas and non GMP equipment/areas
+ Ensure that all Risk Assessment, Safe Plan of Actions, and Method Statements are in place and are adhered to at the place of work
+ Ensure quality systems are in place and report on quality directives and ensure active participation in internal and external audits
+ Responsible for own and teams compliance to the site health and safety policies and procedures which may be a combination of client and CBRE
+ Undertake training with CBRE team and contractors relating to EHS, GMP training and client policies and procedures
+ The post holder will follow safe systems of work, taking reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of others. Eliminating or reducing risks where practicable by complying with site safety rules and instructions and reporting hazards to management for prompt action.
+ Recommend improved ways of working to achieve goal of continuous improvement and best practices.
Key Experience & Skills
+ Strong experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry
+ Experience in implementing / monitoring policy and process
+ Practical application of auditing
+ Monitoring and Analysis of management system performance
+ Strong communication skills
+ Able to work autonomously
+ Previous experience in a customer facing role
+ Practical hands on facilities experience
+ Excellent IT skills - Excel, PowerPoint, Word
+ GAP Analysis
+ Report writing
+ Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis
+ Health and Safety regulations, Quality systems including GMP
Qualifications:
+ University diploma / experience in a facilities related role
+ NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

**About Abbott**
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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**Abbott in Ireland**
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
**Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan**
Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name "Similac". To complement the range of "Similac" infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow-on formulae under the brand name of "Gain". The essential ingredient is liquid skim-milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurised, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada.
Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply together with Ireland's reputation as a green, clean environment is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.
**Primary Function I Goals / Objectives**
- The Food Safety Specialist has the responsibility for reviewing all SOP's for any job task he/she may carry out and ensure he/she fully understands and adheres to the SOP.
- The Food Safety Specialist provides guidance and direction of plant sanitation for manufacturing operations, warehouse and plant grounds.
- The purpose of the job is to implement food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance policies, procedures and training.
- This Job function will change where update procedures to GMP, EHS, Technical/ New Equipment, Quality Procedures & SOP's are made.
- This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs and employees are expected to be adaptable and flexible were this need arises.
**Major Responsibilities**
The role of the Food Safety Specialist is part of the site's success and compliance by:
- Driving and implementing holistic plant sanitation programs, policies and procedures for plant, warehouse and plant grounds; Assuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and all food safety policies and procedures
- Acting as sanitation support in the process of assessing and mitigating safety risk associated with construction and major maintenance.
- Collaborate/Coordinate with Facility Supervisor, Operations Leadership, Operations Associates and Site Cleaning staff to achieve desired Environmental Monitoring performance and Pest Control performance
- Evaluating facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing
- Evaluating monthly environmental samples for monitoring of pathogenic organisms in plant, trending the results and developing corrective actions
- Conformance to master cleaning schedule and applicable cGMP guidelines, best practices and requirements.
- Assist in developing and implementing all sanitation related training for sanitation and plant employees as needed;
- Ensures all safety requirements related to sanitation are met including proper
chemical storage, MSDS, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and procedures.
- Maintaining and writing detailed clean up procedures and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for all plant equipment, driving towards reduced water and air usage.
**Education & Experience**
You will have BSc a in plant quality/food safety/Sanitation with a minimum of 3yrs experience in a similar role with demonstrated Leadership skills (direct or cross functionally leadership skills)
Certification as a Sanitarian and Pesticide Application is an advantage for this role
**Key Skills:**
- Understanding and application of microbiological principles with in depth food borne pathogen knowledge.
- Knowledge of HACCP, Sanitation principles and Food Safety Preventive Controls (FSPC)
- Understanding of the appropriate wet cleaning and dry cleaning methodology.
- Experience in successfully addressing environmental sanitation challenges in areas such as drains, floors, walls, roofs, and equipment.
- Proven leadership capabilities
- Project planning & execution experiences
- Process control knowledge
- Proven plant financial understanding
- Experience with working on Continuous Improvement Projects
- Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
**Accountability / Scope**
- The Food Safety Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Food Safety Manager. Position assists and with all phases of sanitation, pest control, microbiological and cleaning programs for the site. The decision-making process of this position is key to the ongoing compliance of the production operation, and to the quality and safety of the food products.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**Snr Management Accountant - Fixed Term Contract**
**About Abbott**
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 in Ireland**
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.
**Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan**
Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name "Similac". To complement the range of "Similac" infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow on formulae under the brand name of "Gain". The essential ingredient is liquid skim milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurised, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada.
Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply together with Ireland's reputation as a green, clean environment is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.
**Primary Function/Goals/Objectives**
+ The Management Accountant is responsible for consulting any SOP's for any job task he/she may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP.
+ Housekeeping is a critical function of all jobs and the Management Accountant is expected to ensure all housekeeping activities in their work area are observed and carried out appropriately. It is important they are in adherence to the Housekeeping SOP.
+ It is important that GMP is a main priority in any operation carried out in this job function.
+ Ensure month end reporting is carried out efficiently and as timely as possible.
+ Ensure accounting practices are in compliance with Abbott Policy and regulatory policies.
+ Provide financial support to other departments to assist in goal achievements.
+ Monitor inventory accuracy/physical inventory/monthly cycle counts. Maintain and ensure activity-based analysis (ABC) for cycle counting is updated.
+ Assist in internal and external audits/Sox.
+ Manage and co-ordinate raw materials packing reports.
+ Carry out other assignments/projects as directed by the Financial Controller.
+ The job function will change where update procedures to GMP, EHS, Technical / New equipment, Quality procedures and SOP's are made.
+ Liaise with Hub/Shared services to ensure accuracy of tasks completed.
+ Please note that this position is a 18 month Fixed Term Contract.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Analyse material usage for variances relating to Raw Materials, Powder and Packing materials.
+ Work with operations teams to review usage variances and corrective actions to improve data accuracy as required.
+ Participate in process improvement teams relating to material usage control and LEAN to drive greater data accuracy and reporting and reduce cost of production.
+ Assist in preparing plans/LBE's quarterly/yearly and load to external systems and tie out to local records.
+ Ensure relevant monthly reconciliations are prepared and approved.
+ Provide finance support to site in relation to projects, new products etc.
+ Provide detailed BOM analysis for new product launches.
+ Provide full costing analysis for plant expansion opportunities or other RCEs for the site.
+ Track cost changes and scenario differences throughout RCE approval cycle as requested.
+ S&OP review and absorption projections for LBE's.
+ Ownership of standard cost setting processes and calculation including milk and protein analysis, integration of overheads and development of monthly absorption for plan, and reconciliation to in batch system.
+ Responsible for completion of SCOP, standard to standard and actual to actual analysis, product cost change analysis.
+ Finance Representative for Pier Process, Work with Project Managers on Trial cost estimates, recharging and tracking costs.
+ Finance Representative on NPI (New Product Intro) Team.
+ Work with Operations and Technical Teams on estimating cost improvement opportunities.
+ Coordinate and provide data for Internal & External Auditors.
+ Annual Physical Stock-take Co-ordination and Reconciliation for the Site and offsite warehouses.
+ Month end analysis of OCNIS, Distressed Inventory, Overtime/Payroll, Tech Centre costs.
+ Month end journals including MUV, CIP and transfer journal and others as required.
+ Complete month end schedules such as CSO - Payroll, MBR, Overtime, CAR reporting.
+ Prepare performance statements and conduct variance analysis with controller. Load results to external systems.
**EDUCATION AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED**
+ Third level relevant qualification - Accountancy qualification required with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA designation.
+ 5 years of experience in manufacturing industry.
+ 3 years of experience in a cost accounting position.
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**About Abbott**
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 in Ireland**
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.
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**Major Responsibilities**
+ Interfaces with the Technical and Commerical organisation to integrate new products or processes into the existing manufacturing area. Manage the validation & introduction of these changes ensuring all launch activities are completed on time and in full with no impact to product cost or quality.
+ Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tool and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce low OEE's, non-conforming products and low yields.
+ Direct responsibility of the manufacturing organisation to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, to optimise human resources, existing processes, and to ensure that production goals are met.
+ Leads all Capital management activities in the department, ensuring all project managers manage their budgets and implement on time and in full, without impacting daily production activities.
**Primary Function / Goals / Objectives**
+ Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.
+ Maintain plant safety at the highest level with a zero accident target and with immediate response and thorough investigation and corrective action for all hazardous occurrences and accidents.
+ It is important that GMP is a main priority in any operation carried out in this job function.
+ The Principle Projects Manager is responsible for consulting any SOP's for any job task he/she may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP.
+ Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes and co-ordinating the selection process with human resources.
+ Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews.
+ Monitors daily work operations and provides direction and guidance to lower - level managers, experienced employees to achieve project goals.
+ Oversees the project management activity in the department by closely monitoring all Capital, PIER, OEE, Quality and other project related initiatives ensuring all are implemented compliantly, on time, in full and within budget.
+ Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.
+ Interprets and executes policies that affect work processes and personnel within the assigned organisation unit.
+ Monitors internal and external indicators by reviewing reports and organisation literature, meeting with peers and reading departmental reports.
+ Contributes to the development and monitoring of area budget through regular analysis of cost and spending.
+ Participates in validation activity. Role may vary between providing input to owning activities such as protocol/report writing and managing execution of validation activities.
+ This job function will change where update procedures to GMP, EHS, Technical/New Equipment, Quality procedures and SOPs are made.
+ Managing new product launch / first lot to stock to ensure release is on time and in full.
+ Manager to several Project Engineers
+ Provides direction and guidance to managers, experienced technical individuals, evaluates performance of and assists in career development planning for subordinates.
**Education Required**
+ Required: National Framework of Qualification (Level 7 qualification) in Business, Science, Food Technology or Engineering with 7+ years' experience in manufacturing leadership role. Preferred: Advanced Degree / Masters in Business, Science, Food Technology or Engineering. Greenbelt / Blackbelt certified.
**Technical / Business Knowledge**
+ Monitors progress of individuals, teams, managers or technical individuals towards departmental goals, monitoring costs of projects and compliance to related regulations.
**Cognitive Skills**
+ Develops and/or identifies new work processes and the improved utilisation of human and material resources within the department or related departments, to ensure continuous improvement; investigates and solves problems that impact work processes and personnel within the department or related departments.
**Influence / Leadership**
+ Promotes the attainment of group goals by selecting, motivating and training capable staff. Provides leadership to department by communicating and providing guidance towards achieving group objectives.
**Planning / Organisation**
+ Schedules human and material resources within a group in conjunction with near term plans to ensure availability; carries out operations within an established budget.
**Supervision Received**
+ Work under minimum supervision. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**About Abbott**
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 in Ireland**
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.
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**Primary Function / Goals / Objectives**
Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.
Report any current or potential hazards to your immediate supervisor/dept. manager immediately.
The correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) must be worn at all times. Safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves were appropriate.
He/she is responsible for consulting any SOP's for any job task he/she may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP.
An Engineering professional who applies scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to maintenance excellence and reliability.
This position is involved in the overall lifecycle of capital assets (designing, delivering, operating, maintaining, and decommissioning) in the most productive and cost-effective manner.
Manage the preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manage maintenance line support, manage/support the department and plant maintenance budgets, coordinate plant shutdown assignments, provide capital project input and support as well as overseeing the maintenance resources necessary to assure the production plan is met and/or exceeded while maintaining a zero-incident quality/safety mindset, teamwork attitude and excellent customer service. Process Maintenance manager will oversee all maintenance operations, from routine inspections to emergency repairs, ensuring that every piece of machinery is in top working condition. They prevent costly downtime and ensure product quality through proper equipment maintenance.
Senior Leaders in the business look to you to ensure that the engineering function runs smoothly on time, within budget, adhering to quality and safety standards, in full regulatory compliance. Effective maintenance requires collaboration across teams and departments. Promoting a culture of safety and efficiency within the team, You will drive safety, quality, compliance, productivity and cost improvements that will add value to the site.
Effective People management is an essential part of this role. Lead your team and behave in a manner that supports and demonstrates Company values. Empower your people to continuously challenge the "status quo" and demonstrate a "Will to Win" in a drive for continuous improvement. Work collaboratively and support other function heads in processing to achieve overall company goals & objectives. A proactive communicator (2-way) across all functions & levels within the business.
**Major Responsibilities:**
+ Holds themselves and others accountable to delivering results on time and right first time.
+ Identify and develop team members for future progression.
+ Drive a culture of compliance to all safety and quality regulations.
+ Drive Lean /Continuous Improvement /Optimisation initiatives - using lean tools including A3 problem solving.
+ Setting and ensuring timely completion of engineering schedules.
+ Achieve agreed engineering measures, minimising downtime and targets.
+ Ensure process equipment are always fit for purpose.
+ Develops plans to account for equipment obsolescence and strategic asset changeout.
+ Forward planning with Production to ensure the timely completion of preventative maintenance schedules.
+ Ensure spare parts are ordered and available when needed. Achieving engineering operational excellence objectives.
+ Ensure committed savings are achieved in a timely manner and any obstacles in doing so escalated.
+ Provide engineering & technical leadership to the manufacturing operations.
+ Independently gathers maintenance and manufacturing performance data (Maximo, OEE, etc.) and performs preliminary analysis. Reports abnormal operational, quality & EHS findings. Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans to drive cost containment and cost reduction efforts.
+ Anticipates future directions. Benchmarks internally and externally. Assists with deployment of predictive and reliability centred maintenance strategies.
+ Provide a centralized, strategic look across equipment performance (downtime), material/component failure analysis, and changeovers.
+ Predicts patterns/trends. Grasps complexities and sees relationships among data; determines consequences and alternatives; makes recommendations; analyses problems from multiple perspectives.
+ Improves maintenance processes. Recognizes and implements process improvements and cost reductions; creatively applies others' ideas.
+ Build and maintain relationships with others at all levels to develop mutually beneficial outcomes while using diplomacy, tact, and interpersonal skills to support others in reaching consensus.
+ **Additional Responsibilities may include:**
+ Act as a designee for Process Engineering Manager
+ Develops procedures and standards.
+ Directs the efforts of others such as technicians and outside resources.
+ Provides training.
+ Supervising the resources for Preventive/Predictive Maintenance.
**Supervisory/Management Responsibilities**
+ This role reports into the Process Engineering Manager
+ Maintenance supervisors report into this position with indirect responsibility over maintenance craft/technicians.
**Education Required:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline.
**Knowledge**
+ Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Engineering.
+ Preference is given to an Engineer with an electrical background with a working knowledge of industrial systems.
+ Knowledge of an Automated Manufacturing Environment with a good solid understanding of food processing equipment is essential
+ The ability to organize, motivate and understand people (Contractors, Equipment Suppliers and team members)
+ Minimum 3 years managing a Team.
+ Prior experience in a Dairy/Food Process Engineering role is preferential, or indepth experience with Evaporators and Spray Dryers
+ Ability to multi-task and to work in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on production and the plant performance.
+ Organised and resourceful with excellent attention to detail and ability to get the job done
+ Proven ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**About Abbott**
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 in Ireland**
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.
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**Primary Function / Goals / Objectives**
+ Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.
+ Report any current or potential hazards to your immediate manager immediately
+ The correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) must be worn at all times. Consult the appropriate SOP where required.
+ The Projects Engineer is responsible for consulting any SOP's for any job task he/she may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP.
+ Housekeeping is a critical function of all jobs and the Project Engineer is expected to ensure all personnel working under his/her supervision ensure housekeeping activities are observed and carried out appropriately. It is important that the Project Engineer is in adherence to the Housekeeping SOP.
+ It is important that GMP is a main priority in any operation carried out in this job function.
+ He/she must help establish with the Manufacturing Manager the departmental goals, schedules and timetables for activities.
+ Establish communication lines with all other departments e.g. Engineering, Q.A., Materials, Human Resources, EHS, Technical Operation Support and Finance.
+ Plan and schedule work in accordance with plant demand and available manpower.
+ Maintain adequate stores stock levels and ensure proper in/out control.
+ Ensure compliance with Abbott International Global Standards, GMP & Environmental requirements.
+ Responsible for promoting good employee relations.
+ Ensure all Abbott employees and contractors under his/her direction are fully familiar with all Safety Rules Regulations.
+ Assist Manufacturing Manager in preparation of capital budgets and aim to improve efficiencies (OEE's) and to be cost effective.
+ Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Manufacturing Department and participate in ongoing change and plant wide business excellence projects.
+ Manage department finances within the annual organizational plan.
+ Deputise for other Engineers, project managers and front line leaders in their absence.
+ Coordinate and direct external contractors to ensure adherence to safety, quality, hygiene and cGMP procedures.
+ Deputize for the Manufacturing Manager when required.
+ Maintain a positive employee relations atmosphere. Ensure that there is good communication and co-operation by encouraging knowledge sharing and open exchange of ideas within the Plant.
+ Manage team effectively through coaching and counselling where appropriate lead by example at all times.
+ Get cost estimates for capital projects as required.
+ Prepare RCEs as required.
+ Train, direct and supervise staff.
+ Provide Manufacturing Manager with status report of all projects, as required including KPIs.
+ Act as a SME (Subject Matters Expert) for specific tasks e.g. ER, CAPA Systems.
+ Participate in Personal Learning and Development.
+ Ensure continued implementation of the Performance Excellence initiative completing all goals, performance reviews and growth plans accordingly.
+ This Job function will change where update procedures to GMP, EHS, Technical / New Equipment, Quality Procedures & SOP's are made.
+ This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs and employees are expected to be adaptable and flexible were this need arises.
**Major Responsibilities**
+ Manage and co-ordinate projects in the Department and establishment of KPI's to measure performance, maintaining close liaison with managers in other departments with the aim of improving production efficiencies by means of a team approach.
+ Co-ordinate staff training and development on new projects in conjunction with the Learning and Development Manager.
**Education Required:**
+ Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline.
**Knowledge**
+ 7 years relevant experience in Engineering.
+ The ability to organise, motivate and understand people.
+ Ability to write clear and concise reports.
+ Good interpersonal /communication skills.
+ Good computer skills.
**Accountability / Scope**
+ Deviation from specification or failure to take corrective action or follow procedures for any period of time could have serious financial and quality consequences.
+ Where non-conformances occur in the Manufacturing Area this can lead to delays to the schedule and achievement of customer service goals
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Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Facilities Industrial Operative
Job ID

Posted
19-Aug-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Navan - Meath - Ireland
This role is based in Dunboyne, County Meath on our client site.
The facilities industrial operative is accountable for the smooth execution of all appropriate functions associated with external maintenance and cleaning tasks across site.
He/She will contribute to the high performance culture within the integrated facilities management function by providing a flexible, accurate service to enable the team to achieve key deliverables.
He/She is an active member of the integrated facilities management function providing support, guidance and expertise.
**Site Compliance:**
+ Required to comply with client global policies, procedures, guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current good manufacturing practice in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions.
+ Complete site training and keep up to date with the latest operational procedures.
+ Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture
**Safety / EHS Responsibility:**
+ Attend CBRE toolbox talks
+ Work with a culture of EHS excellence at facility and provide high-quality safety, health and welfare technical approach to assigned operations.
+ Work with site permitting and compliance strategies.
**Complete assigned IFM works:**
+ Complete assigned external maintenance and Helpdesk tasks.
+ Operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, road sweepers and pressure washers.
+ Replenishment of spill kits
+ Perform routine external cleaning tasks on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
+ To respond to emergency requests across the site where a building maintenance activity is required. This includes (but is not limited to) building fabric damage, spills, leaks, drain blockages.
+ Litter picking § Road sweeping
+ Furniture moves
+ Assist in site event set ups § Road/pathway salting
+ Report any maintenance issues to the maintenance team.
+ Other adhoc requests from manager as per business needs Adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
+ Notify management of any supplies that need to be restocked
+ Follow all company policies and procedures § To ensure repairs are implemented with minimal impact to end users or normal operation activities onsite. § To be flexible and assist the IFM team in any role required by the business
+ Supervise of specialist vendors, to ensure work is completed to required standard.
+ Issuing permits to work for third party contractors
+ Ability to work in a fast paced environment
+ Good communication skills
+ Ability to work independently or as part of a team
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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**PURPOSE OF THE JOB:**
The **Process Manager's** main responsibilities will include;
+ Ensure that both they and everyone under their direction follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.
+ Report any current or potential hazards to your immediate manager immediately
+ Consulting any SOP's for all tasks he/she may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP.
+ Housekeeping and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are critical elements of our business and the Process Engineering Manager is expected to ensure all craftsmen and contractors working under his/her supervision ensure all associated requirements are observed and carried out appropriately.
+ He/she must help establish with the Operations, Engineering, & EHS Managers the departmental goals, schedules and timetables for activities.
+ Maintain open communications with all other departments.
+ Plan and schedule work in accordance with plant demand and available manpower.
+ Ensure compliance with Abbott International Global Standards, GMP & Environmental requirements.
+ Responsible for promoting good employee relations and engagement on site.
+ Drive a Continuous Improvement culture through effective Root Cause Analysis and structured problem solving to reduce costs and improve efficiencies
+ Deputize for Operations Manager in their absence.
+ This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs and employees are expected to be adaptable and flexible where such needs arise.
**Major Responsibilities**
+ Manages and executes complex projects in a highly regulated, quality-controlled food manufacturing environment with specialist Evaporation and Spray Drying equipment for infant formula manufacturing.
+ Models manufacturing and automated processes in the process area in order to maximise understanding within the function.
+ Oversight, coaching and capability development of the technical team within the Value stream
+ that Ensures that all new equipment is validated as per QA procedures.
+ Calculates and organizes all data for complex process flow sheets, including instrumentation and control considerations. Ensures proper sequence of operation and prepares specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment.
+ Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as temperature, density, pressure and viscosity, etc.
+ Services, troubleshoots, and solves engineering problems with processes or equipment via a cross-functional structured problem-solving approach.
+ Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
+ May be responsible for corrective and preventive actions, and investigation management.
+ Develops, communicates, and implements operational plans for completing complex specialist projects in the area.
+ Takes pro-active action to resolve operational problems and minimize downtime.
+ Participates in selecting and managing the activities of contractors to ensure they are integrated into the relevant projects and the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
**EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Food Process Engineering or equivalent discipline.
+ Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Engineering.
+ Prior experience in a Dairy/Food Process Engineering role is very desirable
+ Knowledge of Spray drying operations and/or Evaporation is desirable
+ Knowledge or experience in Thermal processing of Dairy based products is desirable
+ Knowledge or experience in Powder conveying systems.
+ Knowledge or experience in ATEX rated environments and their constraints
+ Experienced in highly Automated Manufacturing Environments with a solid understanding of pharma/food processing equipment is essential.
+ The ability to organize, motivate and understand teams
+ Good mental ability to logically pursue a structured problem-solving approach.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email