General Manufacturing Operator

About the Company

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 locations, including Sligo, the company supports the healthcare sector with solutions in diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices, and nutrition. Globally, Abbott is a healthcare leader with a workforce of more than 122,000 people serving customers in over 160 countries.

Within its nutrition division, Abbott creates science-backed products for people at every stage of life, from infant growth to adult health and energy. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna, and ZonePerfect.

Role Overview

The General Manufacturing Operator will help deliver production goals by supporting quality, safety, output, and volume targets. The role also contributes to meeting customer service, financial, inventory, quality, and safety objectives through effective handling of enteral feeding devices in the operations area.

Key Responsibilities

Working under a Front Line Leader, the operator will support day-to-day production activities and ensure work is completed in line with required standards and timelines.

• Run direct production activities on the line.
• Make machine settings and minor adjustments as needed.
• Check products and decide on their acceptance or rejection based on standards.
• Move and manage materials during the production process.
• Prepare, complete, and maintain all required process documentation accurately.
• Follow all good manufacturing practice requirements.
• Carry out duties in a safe and controlled manner at all times.
• Work within planned budget controls, including waste reduction and plan adherence.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Follow all applicable operating procedures.
• Contribute ideas that may improve cost efficiency.
• Perform line clearance activities.
• Use computer systems and applications when required.
• Take part in project work such as product transfers, validation activities for facilities, equipment, or processes, and other quality or operational improvement initiatives.
• Raise any safety concerns or improvement opportunities with the manager.
• Follow environmental practices such as recycling and waste reduction and look for ways to improve them.

Environmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Meet all environmental, health, and safety standards, and comply with relevant regulations and procedures.
• Take responsibility for EHS performance by actively supporting Abbott’s EHS program.
• Report any work-related injury or illness to employee health and assist with investigations when needed.
• Participate in Abbott’s EHS initiatives and complete training as assigned.

Education and Experience

Leaving Certificate level education is preferred but not mandatory. Experience in a regulated manufacturing setting would be an advantage.

Skills and Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should be energetic, adaptable, and able to settle quickly into a team-based environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important, along with a flexible and inventive approach to work.

Working Hours

This is a day-shift role with a 39-hour work week. Standard hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Conditions of Employment

Any offer for this position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, carried out by a company-designated medical practitioner.

Reporting and Scope

The position reports to the Front Line Leader and requires interaction with other departments across the plant, as well as members of different teams.