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Job Description Welcome to AbbVie! At AbbVie, we offer you the resources and a global reach to empower your innovative mindset. From day one, we’ve known it takes teamwork and collaboration to develop the scientific breakthroughs, innovative pipelines, and therapies that change millions of patients’ lives around the world. In short, we know it takes “you” to make those ground-breaking advancements happen. We take pride in serving and supporting our communities and protecting the environment, making a lasting impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond. We are now recruiting a Automation Team Leader to join the team in our Manorhamilton Road site in Sligo . The successful candidate will be responsible for Automation systems and procedures within AbbVie Sligo. They will work within the Engineering, EHS & IT Team to provide ownership over all automation systems on site. Through them and their team they will provide automation support and automation solutions to manufacturing and support operations at the AbbVie Sligo site. Additionally, they will be required to work with a variety of functions across the site, including Validation and IT, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Site Services and Project Engineering and QA to ensure that all manufacturing and control systems are fit for purpose and meet the global and local compliance, including Quality and IT global policies, and end user requirements. This role has 5-6 direct reports. Does this sound interesting to you? Here's a snapshot of what your day to day could look like: In close collaboration with the Engineering, EHS & IT Director develop and maintain the site automation strategy including its key site metrics and action plans. Develop and maintain site automation systems and procedures to maximise production, minimise cost and meet quality for the site. Develop and maintain a “road map” for system development ensuring integration with plant / process innovations. Develop and maintain SOPs for operation, maintenance, security, back-ups and disaster recovery to cover all systems listed in site inventory. Develop and maintain relevant site standards (system, software and wiring) in line with local and corporate requirements. Generate and deliver training materials for Users of Automation systems. Co-ordinate the activities of software and automation engineers, providing prioritisation on projects/tasks and production support. Work with team to develop optimum solutions to process automation issues. Manage automation vendors and contractors including system support contracts and external access arrangements. Consolidate long term plans for control system maintenance and improvements. Manage validations and approve associated documentation and specifications. Lead team operational excellence activities to continuously improve our processes and eliminate waste. Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans. Ensure the execution of control systems project activities as per site business needs and to meet clearly stated objectives. Responsible for systems compliance with quality related SOP’s. Ensure successfully review, amendment and implementation of changes to SOP’s. Need to front audits by HPRA/FDA or Customers on Control Systems. Qualifications Degree: Relevant Mechatronics / Engineering discipline An excellent knowledge of manufacturing and control systems is required for this role. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Batch processing operations in an FDA/ HPRA regulated industry. A strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry is required for this role. An excellent knowledge of control systems methodology is required for this role. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in configuring control systems in a batch manufacturing environment. Experience of operating in a team environment with active participation in proactive improvement programs is required Additional Information AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.