Planning Project Lead - Manufacturing

Abbott; Witney; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined-contribution pension

Share ownership scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Abbott's Centre of Excellence in Witney is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Project Lead to drive planning improvements and support operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will lead projects from concept to implementation, collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Commercial teams, and ensure NPI planning requirements are integrated into production.

This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on analysis, using data to identify

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing/Production Planning environment.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction planning.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to implementation.
• Drive improvements in planning processes and systems.
• Support New Product Introduction activities.
• Use data to identify opportunities and inform decisions.

Skills

Project leadership

NPI planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulated manufacturing

Planning experience

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

About Our Diabetes Care Division

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. World Leader in Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. Our Centre of Excellence in Witney is at the heart of innovation, producing electrodes and biosensors that support the day-to-day management of diabetes.

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Planning Project Lead to join our Operations Planning team. In this role, you will lead projects that enhance our planning capabilities, support operational excellence, and ensure we continue to meet customer demand effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Working closely with stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams, you will manage projects from concept through to implementation, driving improvements in planning processes, systems, and ways of working. You will also play a key role in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring planning requirements are identified early and successfully integrated into production.

This role requires someone who combines strong project leadership skills with hands‑on planning experience. You will be comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level, using data and analysis to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and support informed decision‑making.

About You

You will have experience working within a Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Planning, or Operations Planning environment and a strong understanding of planning processes within a manufacturing setting.

You will bring :

• Experience leading projects, business improvements, or significant workstreams.


• Experience supporting or managing planning activities relating to New Product Introduction (NPI), product changes, or business transformation initiatives.


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.


• The ability to work comfortably within the detail while maintaining focus on overall project objectives.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.


• A degree qualification or equivalent experience.


• A recognised Project Management qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you’ll be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in diabetes care. You’ll work on cutting‑edge technology and contribute to innovative solutions that improve lives.

In addition to a competitive salary, Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package including :

• Defined-contribution pension scheme#


• Share ownership scheme


• Private healthcare


• Life assurance


• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives including onsite allotments, bee keeping, yoga and more!