Production Supervisor

About Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has had a long-standing presence in Ireland since 1946 and is set to mark 80 years in the country in 2026. Across ten Irish sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo, the company supports the healthcare sector through diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutrition products.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare organisation focused on helping people live healthier, fuller lives at every stage. Its portfolio includes technologies and products across diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines, and its 122,000 employees serve people in more than 160 countries.

Business Unit: Abbott Ireland Vascular Division, Clonmel

Abbott Vascular is a major player in vascular care, with an emphasis on improving treatment outcomes for vascular disease through medical device innovation, pharmaceuticals, research, training and education. Its product range includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies used to address conditions affecting the heart, carotid arteries and peripheral blood vessels, including heart attack, stroke and critical limb ischemia.

Role Purpose

Working with general direction from functional management, you will lead a team focused on improving quality and productivity while supporting business unit demand. The role involves spotting and analysing issues, planning tasks and practical solutions, and supporting the team on development, performance and productivity matters. You will also report team results, achievements and productivity updates to functional and/or organisational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a staffing plan by identifying resourcing needs and working with Operations Management and Planning Schedulers.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and provide hands-on support to team members.
• Strengthen team capability through training and by assigning more challenging work over time.
• Design and deliver continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and reducing process waste.
• Work closely with stakeholders in Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain, EHS, Operations Management, Finance and Operations Excellence.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Create department work schedules based on priorities, workload and available resources.

Education and Experience

A Level 7 qualification, together with relevant work experience, is required. Candidates with prior people management experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements

Any employment offer for this position is conditional on successful completion of a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol screening by a company-designated medical practitioner.

What Abbott Offers

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development, with many vacancies filled internally through planned development.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace where individual contributions are recognised and respected.
• Access to strong peer networks, leading technology and resources to help you succeed.
• The chance to be part of an organisation committed to creating a positive impact in the community and beyond.

Career Growth

High-performing Production Supervisors are encouraged to move into opportunities across other functions. The organisation values broad business exposure, and many leaders previously built their careers in Production Supervisor roles on site. Potential paths include Process/Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations Leadership, Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing, Equipment Engineering, Laboratory and Finance.

Inclusion

Abbott is committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every employee is supported to succeed.