Abbott
healthcare
PackingCoordinator
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“Packing Coordinator at Abbott. Skills: process management, operational metrics, continuous improvement. Complete production paperwork. Carry out complete review of Batch Files”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize product flow and maintenance of inventory levels; Track all corrective actions/preventative action plans to ensure effectiveness and implementation to associated deadlines; meet financial targets for output, payroll and operating expenses; ensure production schedules are achieved; driving performance to achieve site metrics, OEE, Quality, Safety, Financial etc.; produce, pack, and ship on a continuous and reliable basis the highest quality infant formula in the most efficient, safe and hygienic manner
Industry & Context.
Ability to evaluate quality problems and makes decision based on information available; Ability to assess areas/methods for improvement and decides on assistance necessary to implement these improvements; Good problem solving skills are essential
successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, Night Shift position, Working hours are Monday to Thursday 12am - 8am and Friday 8pm - 2am, MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
minimum 2 years technical experience preferably in Dairy Food or Pharmaceutical Industry, Experience of manufacturing environment is essential, Ability to schedule production activities taking into consideration priorities and product availability
Nice to Have
Third Level Qualification preferably in a Dairy/Food Science, Business or Engineering related discipline or equivalent
What You'll Do.
Complete production paperwork
Carry out complete review of Batch Files
Actively maintain the MCS system
Ensure effective implementation of the plant CAPA system
Complete all plant audit readiness actions
monitor and report key Quality & Manufacturing KPIs
Support any Business Excellence projects
Monitor Performance versus Plan
Ensure all actions are completed in line with validation plans
Participate in production teams
Support management of all materials
Support the department Idea Generation Programme
Maintain all applicable records
Complete audits and walkabouts
to develop and organise training
Be responsible for scheduling the workload
and ship infant formula
Maintain a positive employee relations atmosphere
Maintain good communication lines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Participate in plant cross functional teams; Play an active and key role in plant projects; Encouraging knowledge sharing and open exchange of ideas within the Plant
Communication Scope
Good communication
Process & Methodology
Play an active and key role in plant projects
Full Job Description
## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Abbott in Ireland** Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 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. _Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completi
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