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Job Description: Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Sligo, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this newly created position will lead the Engineering Department, overseeing new product and process development, process optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, and environmental functions. The Engineering Manager will drive strategic investments in manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production systems, with a strong focus on "right-sizing" - ensuring optimal flexibility, minimal investment risk, and capitalizing on emerging technologies to support growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Act as the Strategic Manager across multiple technologies, overseeing all local site services (air, water, electricity).

Develop and implement systems, procedures, and protocols in line with Quality Management Systems and Design Control standards.

Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations.

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive asset management system, incorporating all maintenance functions.

Identify and select best-value technologies that align with operational goals.

Prepare and manage annual operational and capital expenditure budgets.

Oversee day-to-day team management, project resourcing, and hiring.

Deliver profitable and timely product and project launches.

Prioritize and drive the execution of complex engineering projects, promoting value improvements across the operation.

Facilitate efficient transfer of process knowledge to manufacturing teams; coordinate training of production personnel on new equipment and processes.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement in support of customer quality standards.

Lead cross-functional collaborations to identify and resolve production and engineering challenges.

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team, ensuring all operational, training, and health and safety standards are met.

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience at a senior level within a manufacturing environment.
• Highly organized, motivated, and goal-driven individual with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven expertise in project management and resource management within complex, high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Technically strong, numerate, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Quality-focused mindset with a "Right First Time" approach and strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong people management skills and proven team leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of modern manufacturing technologies including plastic injection moulding, metal stamping, and automation.
• Solid understanding of technology deployment and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality systems and standards, including PSW, PPAP, APQP, and Lean principles.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to measure and improve operational effectiveness.

Immediate interviews available for suitable candidates.

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot Recruitment for other future vacancies.

-Pale Blue Dot Recruitment , The Resource for the MedTech Workforce-

Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Sligo, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this newly created position will lead the Engineering Department, overseeing new product and process development, process optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, and environmental functions. The Engineering Manager will drive strategic investments in manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production systems, with a strong focus on "right-sizing" — ensuring optimal flexibility, minimal investment risk, and capitalizing on emerging technologies to support growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Act as the Strategic Manager across multiple technologies, overseeing all local site services (air, water, electricity).

• Develop and implement systems, procedures, and protocols in line with Quality Management Systems and Design Control standards.

• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations.

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive asset management system, incorporating all maintenance functions.

• Identify and select best-value technologies that align with operational goals.

• Prepare and manage annual operational and capital expenditure budgets.

• Oversee day-to-day team management, project resourcing, and hiring.

• Deliver profitable and timely product and project launches.

• Prioritize and drive the execution of complex engineering projects, promoting value improvements across the operation.

• Facilitate efficient transfer of process knowledge to manufacturing teams; coordinate training of production personnel on new equipment and processes.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in support of customer quality standards.

• Lead cross-functional collaborations to identify and resolve production and engineering challenges.

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team, ensuring all operational, training, and health and safety standards are met.

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

• 5+ years’ experience at a senior level within a manufacturing environment.

• Highly organized, motivated, and goal-driven individual with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Proven expertise in project management and resource management within complex, high-volume manufacturing environments.

• Technically strong, numerate, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Quality-focused mindset with a "Right First Time" approach and strong attention to detail.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.

• Strong people management skills and proven team leadership experience.

• Working knowledge of modern manufacturing technologies including plastic injection moulding, metal stamping, and automation.

• Solid understanding of technology deployment and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with quality systems and standards, including PSW, PPAP, APQP, and Lean principles.

• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to measure and improve operational effectiveness.

Immediate interviews available for suitable candidates.

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other future vacancies.

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Company Description
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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
If you want to be a difference maker our people are waiting. See the difference you can make at AbbVie.
Working at AbbVie is more than a job. It's a career with meaning. A chance to make a difference, in the world and in your life.
We make sure you have everything you need to reach higher ground in your career. From growing and learning together to fostering a supportive space for you to thrive-at AbbVie and beyond.
Join our dynamic team at AbbVie Ballytivnan (Sligo) and be part of groundbreaking work in Antibody Drug Conjugation (ADC).
As a Team Lead in our Biologics division you will assure the long-term effectiveness of the team: deliver high levels of customer service, ensure quality of product and services, comply with all regulatory requirements, and build an inclusive culture of high performance for the team.
+ Lead and manage the operations team, ensuring adherence to safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
+ Foster a high-performance culture focused on customer service, quality, compliance, financial performance, and inclusion.
+ Oversee and execute filling, lyophilization, equipment preparation, formulation, buffer preparation, and support processing activities.
+ Prioritize safety and compliance in all activities, conducting regular safety Gembas and promoting a culture of zero safety incidents.
+ Review daily work activities to identify and address high-risk activities.
+ Ensure compliance with EHS standards, procedures, and policies.
+ Promote a culture of contamination control and adherence to aseptic best practices.
+ Effectively deploy and manage team members to meet production schedules.
+ Provide daily reporting on the status of operations and support activities.
+ Lead, motivate, and direct the manufacturing team to maximize effectiveness.
+ Foster team engagement through regular one-on-ones, clear expectations, feedback, performance reviews, and action plans.
+ Develop direct reports through training, challenging tasks, and performance reviews.
+ Promote a culture of Right First Time execution, Behavioral Based Safety, Always Audit Ready, and Human Error Reduction.
+ Drive operational excellence and achieve key operations targets, including OEE.
+ Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality-related SOPs.
+ Collaborate with other Technical Shift Leaders for interdepartmental planning and execution.
+ Schedule human and material resources to meet production schedules.
+ Utilize management infrastructure tools, trackers, visual management, tier meetings, and Gemba walks.
+ Ensure smooth shift handover and communication of performance metrics.
+ Identify and supervise critical process steps during your shift.
+ Achieve financial targets by improving overhead spend, material usage, and labor efficiency.
+ Manage cycle time and identify improvement opportunities.
+ Collaborate with program management, supply chain, technical operations, quality, and engineering for effective planning, scheduling, and execution.
+ Provide technical guidance and approval for manufacturing batch records.
+ Verify and update manufacturing control system transactions accurately and timely.
+ Serve as the key technical contact for aseptic fill-finish activities.
+ Support the documentation and investigation of NCRs.
+ Interface with QA department for interactions with HPRA, FDA, and other health authorities.
+ Lead cross-functional risk assessments and continuous improvement projects.
+ Compile and analyze data to track process performance.
+ Provide technical expertise for investigations, root cause analysis, CAPAs, process improvements, and change control reviews and approvals.
+ Manage compliance issues that may arise during shifts and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
+ Degree, Masters or PhD in Life Sciences, Process Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Engineering or Chemical Engineering discipline
+ A minimum of 5 years experience in batch processing, automation, commissioning and validation in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry.
+ Detailed knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry is required for this role.
+ Comprehensive understanding of the principles of contamination control and regulatory expectations for aseptic processing.
+ Has a technical background in pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries
+ Experience of start-ups and/or new product introductions to bio-pharmaceutical/pharmaceutical facilities (Biologics Preferred). Must be able to lead & project manage these activities.
+ Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality and safety requirements.
+ A minimum of 1 year team direct supervisory experience in a team environment
+ Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.
+ Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors.
+ Exercises judgment and advises management as to the appropriate actions. ·
Additional Information
You're here to make a difference. We have the science to turn you into difference makers.
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 only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

ADC Biologics Manufacturing Team Lead Function : Operations Job Type: Full Time Job ID: R Company Description Abb Vie'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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at.

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Job Description If you want to be a difference maker our people are waiting.

See the difference you can make at Abb Vie.

Working at Abb Vie is more than a job.

Its a career with meaning.

A chance to make a difference, in the world and in your life.

We make sure you have everything you need to reach higher ground in your career.

From growing and learning together to fostering a supportive space for you to thriveat Abb Vie and beyond.

Join our dynamic team at Abb Vie Ballytivnan (Sligo) and be part of groundbreaking work in Antibody Drug Conjugation (ADC).

As a Team Lead in our Biologics division you will assure the long-term effectiveness of the team: deliver high levels of customer service, ensure quality of product and services, comply with all regulatory requirements, and build an inclusive culture of high performance for the team.

Lead and manage the operations team, ensuring adherence to safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Foster a high-performance culture focused on customer service, quality, compliance, financial performance, and inclusion.

Oversee and execute filling, lyophilization, equipment preparation, formulation, buffer preparation, and support processing activities.

Prioritize safety and compliance in all activities, conducting regular safety Gembas and promoting a culture of zero safety incidents.

Review daily work activities to identify and address high-risk activities.

Ensure compliance with EHS standards, procedures, and policies.

Promote a culture of contamination control and adherence to aseptic best practices.

Effectively deploy and manage team members to meet production schedules.

Provide daily reporting on the status of operations and support activities.

Lead, motivate, and direct the manufacturing team to maximize effectiveness.

Foster team engagement through regular one-on-ones, clear expectations, feedback, performance reviews, and action plans.

Develop direct reports through training, challenging tasks, and performance reviews.

Promote a culture of Right First Time execution, Behavioral Based Safety, Always Audit Ready, and Human Error Reduction.

Drive operational excellence and achieve key operations targets, including OEE.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality-related SOPs.

Collaborate with other Technical Shift Leaders for interdepartmental planning and execution.

Schedule human and material resources to meet production schedules.

Utilize management infrastructure tools, trackers, visual management, tier meetings, and Gemba walks.

Ensure smooth shift handover and communication of performance metrics.

Identify and supervise critical process steps during your shift.

Achieve financial targets by improving overhead spend, material usage, and labor efficiency.

Manage cycle time and identify improvement opportunities.

Collaborate with program management, supply chain, technical operations, quality, and engineering for effective planning, scheduling, and execution.

Provide technical guidance and approval for manufacturing batch records.

Verify and update manufacturing control system transactions accurately and timely.

Serve as the key technical contact for aseptic fill-finish activities.

Support the documentation and investigation of NCRs.

Interface with QA department for interactions with HPRA, FDA, and other health authorities.

Lead cross-functional risk assessments and continuous improvement projects.

Compile and analyze data to track process performance.

Provide technical expertise for investigations, root cause analysis, CAPAs, process improvements, and change control reviews and approvals.

Manage compliance issues that may arise during shifts and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications Degree, Masters or Ph D in Life Sciences, Process Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Engineering or Chemical Engineering discipline A minimum of 5 years experience in batch processing, automation, commissioning and validation in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry.

Detailed knowledge of c GMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry is required for this role.

Comprehensive understanding of the principles of contamination control and regulatory expectations for aseptic processing.

Has a technical background in pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries Experience of start-ups and/or new product introductions to bio-pharmaceutical/pharmaceutical facilities (Biologics Preferred).

Must be able to lead & project manage these activities.

Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality and safety requirements.

A minimum of 1 year team direct supervisory experience in a team environment Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.

Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors.

Exercises judgment and advises management as to the appropriate actions.

Additional Information Youre here to make a difference.

We have the science to turn you into difference makers.

Abb Vie 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.

Company Description
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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
We are looking for a QC Manager to join our team on our Manorhamilton Road site in Sligo. The QC Lab Manager is integral to managing a team responsible for QC testing, ensuring adherence to product specifications, quality, and safety goals. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, including analytical testing for API and OSD products, and coordinating with internal teams to meet testing schedules.
Responsibilities:
+ Manage a lab team performing QC testing, ensuring compliance with data integrity policies and regulatory requirements.
+ Conduct and supervise all aspects of API and OSD analytical testing.
+ Ensure timely sampling, inspection, and testing, coordinating with teams for schedules and priorities.
+ Participate in internal and external audits and address audit findings.
+ Prepare technical reports, lead investigations, and implement CAPAs.
+ Provide training and support to lab team to achieve daily and long-term goals.
+ Present technical data to stakeholders to facilitate prompt decision-making.
+ Report to the Senior QC Manager.
Qualifications
+ M.Sc./B.Sc. in Chemistry or a related discipline.
+ Minimum 4 years of experience in people management within a pharmaceutical lab setting.
+ Strong knowledge of QA/QC operations, analytical testing for API and OSD.
+ Excellent presentation and technical report writing skills.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to quality and compliance.
Additional Information
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 only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

Company Description
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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
Job Description
We are now hiring a QC Analytical Lab Supervisor to join our team in Abbvie Ballytivnan, Sligo. You will lead the QC Analytical team and ensure the continued success of the team. Ensure that technical and systems excellence is maintained in the laboratory by ensuring own skills are maintained, by coaching and training analysts to ensure right first-time behavior and by implementing improved working practices in terms of efficiency, compliance and Right First Time.
A snapshot of your key responsibilities:
+ Supervise Daily Laboratory operations, ensuring personnel execute their responsibilities in strict accordance with relevant regulatory guidelines. Support the weekly and daily production schedules and participate in the daily Tier 1 & 2 meeting.
+ Ensure Laboratory Documentation and Computerized Systems (LIMS, Empower, LabX) compliance with Data Integrity policies and regulatory requirements.
+ Supervise the QC Analytical laboratory operations and ensure compliance with regulations including EU Annex 1, ISO, WHO, FDA Guidelines for Aseptic Processing, among others.
+ Resolving analytical OOS issues as they arise in a timely manner both through practical work and through solTRAQs/OneTrack systems.
+ Review of results from Clean & Utilities program (WFI/RO/CS water testing), Product Testing (In process and Final product as required) and Analytical Lab (pH, TOC, Conductivity, Osmolality, Density, HPLC, Raman, etc.) activities, results and raw data on time, accurately and legibly.
+ Participate actively in Laboratory Investigations Reports (LIRs), Invalid results investigation review, approval and creation of effective CAPAs. Initiate and Collaborate with all Out of Specification (OOS) results.
+ Ensuring 6S excellence is maintained across the Laboratory.
+ Instilling a quality culture of Zero, Believe it, Achieve it amongst the QC laboratory team.
+ Lead and contribute to project initiatives to improve laboratory operations and efficiency as assigned by the QC Lab Manager, acting as designee for the Laboratory Manager as assigned.
+ Work with a cross functional team, Supervisors, Quality Manager and Laboratory Manager to ensure compliance with Quality Management System
+ Support the training and mentoring of laboratory personnel and contribute to training program development.
+ Operates in an environment which is essentially self-managed but with supervision through the Laboratory Manager.
+ Provides supervision to direct reports and be responsible for setting annual goals, completing reviews, growth plans and performance management of the team.
Qualifications
Qualifications
List required and preferred qualifications (up to 10). Include education, skills and experience.
+ BS in science or equivalent (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology preferred)
+ 2-5 years of laboratory experience
+ 2-5 years of supervisory experience
+ Demonstrated skills to deal effectively with members of the department and the areas serviced by the laboratory
+ Problem solving skills are required
+ Must be able to interpret impact of laboratory data for appropriate and effective actions
+ Must be able to identify problem areas requiring development, maintenance, production, engineering, accounting, or planning with assistance from more senior staff
+ Must also be able to identify, communicate, and follow-through to completion and assist in the development of necessary corrective action plans to resolve the problem with supervision. May also assist in the activities required for the investigation and resolution
Additional Information
+ 3rd Level Qualification in a Science Discipline, preferably Analytical related.
Job Technical Skills
+ Minimum 4 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
+ Proven track record in an analytical role. Must be expert in HPLC, Raman, pH, Osmolality, Conductivity, among others.
+ Experience with HPLC, Raman and Analytical methods (pH, TOC, Osmolality, Density, among others) preferred.
+ Experience and good knowledge of SampleManager and Empower systems.
+ Involvement in product transfers / method transfer, method development experience preferred.
+ Good knowledge and understanding of Data Integrity from Laboratory perspective.
+ Preferable knowledge in ADC (Antibody-Drug Conjugate), mAb (Monoclonal Antibodies) and Aseptic process production.
Business Skills
+ Excellent communication, organization, time-management and teamwork skills
+ Requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures.
+ Requires total commitment to quality and maintaining a high standard of work at all times.
+ Demonstrate ability to work on one's own initiative.
+ Strong Problem-solving skills.
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 only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: