[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Abbott Laboratories jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Abbott Laboratories · Ireland - Kilkenny # Lead Operator in Abbott Kilkenny new manufacturing site Ireland - Kilkenny Manager or lead Manufacturing & Production Listed on Abbott Laboratories’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/Ireland---Kilkenny/Lead-Operator-in-Abbott-Kilkenny-new-manufacturing-site_31101375) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Abbott Laboratories](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) / Lead Operator in Abbott Kilkenny new manufacturing site ## 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 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 Diabetes Care Kilkenny Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems. This is how you can make a difference at Abbott: As a Lead Operator, in Abbott, Kilkenny you will ensure that production targets and schedules are achieved for their line. Assist the Operations team lead in achieving the goals of the process area. Provides guidance and a source of information for operators and support groups in the area. Responsible for their line’s performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost Your main responsibilities will be: Co-ordinates aspects of the production area workflow (i.e. people, products, and materials) to meet Master Schedule requirements. Coordinates work assignments within the production department that includes training, technical support and/or process/trouble shooting support. Works with internal resources to resolve problems. As the Process Line Subject Matter Expert (SME), represents production on projects when needed and train other employees when necessary. Responsible for the startup and shut down of their line or area. Coordinate break schedules and assist with machine operation during breaks. Assembles, repairs, inspects and/or tests products following written instructions. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and other work-related documents, written in English. Set up and operates a variety of manufacturing machines or equipment following written instructions in the English language. Clean tools and equipment per documented procedures. Record information on approved documents. Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures. Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices. ### QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum education - Leaving Certificate. Previous experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a Senior Operator role, with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principals is preferred. Experience working in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing environment preferred. Previous experience working in the medical device, pharma, automotive, tech, food industries preferred. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. ### JOB FAMILY Manufacturing DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: Ireland > Kilkenny: Kilkenny Business and Technology Park ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Ireland - Kilkenny[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/Ireland---Kilkenny/Lead-Operator-in-Abbott-Kilkenny-new-manufacturing-site_31101375) ## More jobs at Abbott Laboratories ### [Facilities Manager (High Volume Manufacturing)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/8294003d095ff6a8e099/) Ireland - Kilkenny ### [Operations Quality Engineer - Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/f2317531693a8b8f5322/) Ireland - Kilkenny ### [Production Line Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/da139aa2e00857bed289/) Ireland - Kilkenny ### [Production Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/2122fa7a5c93bfc904d8/) Ireland - Kilkenny ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Manufacturing Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/740cb481fbfd0ea9df7c/) Sandisk ### [Manufacturing Equipment Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/2cd70f03c0c99a6d2946/) Siemens ### [Operator I, Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/a47c3799913012cca1cc/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Seneffe, Belgium ### [Sr Operator, Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/b770ae3dc30fd36f90d0/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Guangdong, China ### [Manufacturing Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/basf/jobs/8689edc79a42b42079f0/) BASF · ${htmlLocations} OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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