**Lead with Purpose at Global Scale – Become Our Next Manufacturing Shift Leader!** Are you ready to lead in a world-class, high-tech manufacturing environment where **Industry 4.0 innovation meets life-changing impact** ? At **Abbott Diabetes Care in Donegal** , we’re not just producing medical devices— we’re transforming lives. As part of a **global healthcare leader** with over **115,000 employees worldwide** , our Donegal site is home to nearly **700 talented professionals** working together to deliver cutting-edge diabetes solutions to millions of patients across the globe. Are you a results-driven leader who thrives on solving complex problems, meeting ambitious goals, and delivering with precision? At Abbott Diabetes Care in Donegal, we’re not just manufacturing medical devices, we’re transforming lives. Join a global healthcare leader where innovation meets purpose, and every shift brings the opportunity to make a difference. We’re looking for a **Manufacturing Shift Leader** who thrives in complexity, leads with confidence, and inspires teams to achieve exceptional results—every shift, every day. **What You’ll Lead:** + Own the floor: Lead daily operations to meet high-volume targets and exceed customer expectations. + Lead strategic planning initiatives that align with site and global objectives + Solve complex challenges in real time, keeping equipment and processes running smoothly and efficiently. + Inspire performance: Empower Process Leaders to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality products. + Drive improvement: Lead lean initiatives, performance reviews, and development plans that elevate team output. + Ensure compliance: Maintain rigorous standards across documentation, procedures, and safety protocols. + Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with engineering, quality, and support teams to drive operational excellence. **Key Leadership Qualities:** + We’re looking for someone who: + Leads with clarity and conviction, guiding teams toward shared goals. + Thinks strategically, balancing short-term execution with long-term impact. + Communicates with influence, building trust and alignment across teams and functions. + Acts decisively, making informed decisions and driving accountability. + Motivates and develops others, fostering a culture of ownership, growth, and continuous improvement. + Adapts quickly, embracing change and guiding others through evolving conditions. + Solves problems creatively, using data, insight, and collaboration to overcome obstacles. **What Success Looks Like:** + You stay focused and push through obstacles with resilience. + You think critically, challenge assumptions, and welcome diverse perspectives to solve problems creatively. + You influence outcomes and execute strategies that deliver measurable results. + You build trust, foster accountability, and create a high-performance culture. + You coach and delegate effectively, ensuring the right people are in the right roles. + You engage your team with clarity, purpose, and energy. **What You Bring:** + A third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Business, or a trade certificate in an engineering discipline. + 5+ years’ experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment (preferred). + Proven leadership or supervisory experience with a passion for developing people. + A deep commitment to continuous improvement and delivering for our patients worldwide. **Why This Role Matters** Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll be a key driver of operational success. Your leadership will directly impact our ability to deliver life-changing healthcare solutions to people living with diabetes across the globe. This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment, where initiative, goal-orientation, and problem-solving are essential. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and deliver results through people, we want to hear from you. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. 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