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***This job is located in Kilkenny, Ireland. A relocation package will be offered to the suitable candidate.***

A Snapshot About the Business

At Abbott, we don’t just manufacture products — we change lives. Our Kilkenny facility is one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing sites in Europe, producing the life-changing FreeStyle glucose monitoring technology that empowers millions of patients worldwide. Abbott has been a trusted partner in Irish healthcare since 1946, and as we embark on a major state-of-the-art site expansion in Kilkenny, we are looking for a visionary leader to shape the future of our site infrastructure.

The Benefits of Working for Abbott

This is a high-profile, strategic leadership opportunity to own the facilities footprint of a rapidly expanding global healthcare leader.

• Expansion & Capital Project Ownership: Lead major capital projects and site development plans to support our next phase of growth.
• Empowered Leadership: Take direct ownership of a facilities organization of 40+ employees and contractors, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We offer a highly competitive compensation package including premium family health insurance, an excellent pension scheme, life assurance, and structured pathways for long-term executive career progression.

The Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, fully qualified Facilities Manager to lead all site operations, critical utilities, site services, and capital expansion programmes. Please note: This is a leadership position reporting into the Sites Services Manager requiring completed professional degrees and extensive experience within a GMP-regulated environment.

What you will do:

• Operational Leadership: Direct site-wide facilities, engineering support, and outsourced service providers to ensure maximum infrastructure reliability.
• Critical Utilities Management: Oversee critical GMP utilities including HVAC, high-purity water systems, compressed air, boilers, chillers, and energy infrastructure.
• Capital & Projects: Drive the planning and safe execution of major site developments, cleanroom expansions, and greenfield installations.
• Compliance & Excellence: Maintain total compliance with FDA, GMP, EHS, and corporate safety standards across all site systems.
• Financial Accountability: Oversee site-wide facilities operating budgets, asset management lifecycles, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) programs.

Where you fit (Strict Minimum Requirements):

• Completed Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Proven Leadership Experience leading facilities in a Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Bio-pharma manufacturing facility operating under strict GMP/regulatory guidelines.
• Project Delivery Track Record: Proven history of executing major site expansions or infrastructure projects (ideally €5M+) while keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly.
• Team Leadership: Stated success managing large technical teams, maintenance groups, and external contractors.

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Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

• Are you aware that you have to be located within 70km of Kilkenny, Ireland? A relocation package is offered.

Work Location: In person