Facilities Manager
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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,500people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical
practitioner designated by the Company
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:
Abbott is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations, utilities, infrastructure, and site services at our Kilkenny manufacturing facility.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of critical site infrastructure while supporting significant site investment and expansion programmes. The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership with proven experience delivering complex facility expansion, infrastructure, or greenfield projects within a GMP-regulated environment.
We are looking for a leader who can lead the conversation, explore new frontiers, manage multiple priorities, and take the initiative to help shape the future of our growing site.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all facilities operations, utilities, infrastructure, and engineering support services across the site
Ensure the reliability, compliance, and performance of critical site systems and assets.
Manage facilities budgets, asset management plans, contractor performance, and outsourced service providers
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, sustainability, reliability, and cost optimisation
Lead strategic discussions and influence decision-making across site functions, ensuring facilities priorities support broader business objectives
Support the planning and delivery of major site expansion, infrastructure, and capital investment projects
Explore innovative technologies, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure solutions that enhance site capability and future readiness
Maintain compliance with GMP, EHS, regulatory, and corporate standards
Lead and develop a facilities organisation of 40+ employees and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Successfully manage multiple priorities, balancing day-to-day operational performance with long-term infrastructure planning and project delivery
Build strong partnerships with Operations, Quality, Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
Take initiative in identifying risks, opportunities, and investment needs to support site growth and operational excellence
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Significant facilities leadership experience within a Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
Proven experience leading site-wide facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and engineering support functions
Demonstrated experience delivering facility expansions, site development projects, infrastructure upgrades, or greenfield projects within a regulated manufacturing environment
Experience managing critical utilities such as HVAC, water systems, compressed air, boilers, chillers, and energy infrastructure
Strong contractor and outsourced service provider management experience
Proven people leadership experience managing large teams and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups
Experience managing operating budgets, capital planning, and infrastructure investment programmes
Strong knowledge of GMP, quality, compliance, and EHS requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead through change, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Experience
Experience delivering manufacturing expansion projects within Ireland
Direct responsibility for capital projects valued at €5M+
Experience delivering construction and expansion projects while maintaining manufacturing operations
Exposure to FDA-regulated environments
PMP, Prince2, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent professional qualifications
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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
Fantastic new facility
Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com orhttps://www.ie.abbott/, onLinkedInat www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, onFacebookat www.facebook.com/Abbott andon Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.