Have you ever wanted to make a difference?

At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Ireland

In Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites. We currently have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.

Purpose of Role

As the Operational Technology (OT) and MES Manager you will be responsible for developing and then overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of OT and MES systems within the site. Ensuring all manufacturing processes are efficient, reliable, and aligned with the site's strategic goals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate and support technology solutions that enhance production capabilities and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the strategy and oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of OT and MES systems.

• Collaborate with IT and production teams to ensure seamless integration of OT and MES with other enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, OSIPi, OMD, etc).

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity.

• Ensure all OT and MES systems comply with industry standards, regulations, and cybersecurity protocols.

• Spearhead and manage Controls and MES Teams in providing technical support and troubleshooting for OT and MES-related issues.

• Lead and manage OT and MES projects from conception through implementation and post-implementation support.

• Utilize data from OT and MES systems to generate insights and support decision-making processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Preference given to those with MSc/PhD.

• Minimum of 10 years hands on experience in OT and MES management within a high-tech manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in OT and MES systems, knowledge of PLCs, Vision Systems, ERP systems, and cybersecurity best practices (NIST).

• Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, presenting complex technical information and analysis to senior stakeholders

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to influence and drive change.

• Role model the site values and create a high-performance culture within the team.

• Proactively build a collaborative culture focused on people engagement and development of talent.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as

• Family health insurance,

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

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 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com