Sr. Specialists Business/Operational Excellence (Engineering and Manufacturing)

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

• This is not remote position
• Must be able to travel up to 5%

Our location in Lake Forest, IL currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Specialists Business/Operational Excellence (Engineering and Manufacturing) role that is responsible for the execution and ongoing management of process improvement business excellence initiatives developed by Core Dx’s Pinnacle Program.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead and drive the Enterprise Excellence Program by applying operational excellence frameworks (Shingo, Class A) and Abbott best practices.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, customer value, and process excellence.
• Drive change management initiatives and challenge existing processes to improve performance and replicate best practices.
• Partner with engineers, scientists, project managers, and business support teams across Operations Technology & Engineering.
• Develop, execute, and continuously enhance business and operational excellence strategies for the CDx Operational Technology & Engineering Division.
• Support cross-functional teams across the U.S., Germany, and Ireland, including Capital Business Office, Facilities & EHS, and Software Engineering.
• Support development of strategic initiatives aligned with division goals and the Business/Operational Excellence Program.
• Identify and drive cross-functional continuous improvement opportunities.
• Build and align cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Lead change management and communications, including SharePoint administration and employee communications.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on key initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Support quarterly department meetings and employee engagement programs.
• Develop and deliver training materials on business excellence methodologies and tools.
• Conduct maturity assessments and identify opportunities for organizational growth and improvement and anticipate future challenges and develop proactive strategies and action plans.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree
• 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Business, or related field.  
• Project Engineering and Process optimization experience.
• Supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of applicable standards for a regulated environment.
• Certified in Lean Six Sigma.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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