Posted 17 June, 2026
Manufacturing Specialist - 1st Shift
AbbVie
Westport, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1922665564
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Qualifications
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
- Support the production schedule according to customer demands from a technical perspective where and when required.
- Work on and lead new projects and problem solving across the business unit to ensure compliance with local procedures and regulations.
- Review, approval and execution of commissioning and qualification activity including FAT's/SAT's IQ/OQ/PQ's.
- Support NPI's and associated equipment trials and qualifications.
- Technical knowledge in the manufactured products and production equipment used.
- Support lean manufacturing on site by writing/ updating and approving SOPs
- Lead production related product quality investigations in conjunction with Quality Assurance and other cross-functional stakeholders including the assignment and management of corrective and preventive actions. Apply investigational tools like fishbone, 5W, contradiction matrix for root cause analysis.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies by supporting where required, also use knowledge to drive continuity and improvement on an ongoing basis
- Support change management and lead production aspect of CPs as part of a cross-functional team including identification and implementation of relevant tasks in a timely manner.
- Conduct business in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, company policies and with highest ethical standards.
- Support operations in maintaining a high 5S standard
- Ensure you are fully informed of Shift and Dept performance metrics and have a clear understanding on how they impact overall Site Perfect Index
Qualifications
- BSc in Engineering, Science, a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience required
- 5 + years in a GMP manufacturing environment (equivalent experience considered), aseptic manufacturing experience preferred
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and presentation skills with the ability to work independently
- Ability to work towards strict deadlines
- Ability to build relationships with peers, influence without authority
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html