Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP)

St. Jude Medical; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Penang is seeking candidates for its Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP). This 3-year program involves engaging in diverse assignments across various functional areas such as Technical, Supervisory, and Operations Excellence. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering (2024-2025 graduates) and demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Successful graduates will continue their careers at the company in full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master's in engineering for 2024-2025 graduates.
• Strong academic performance and extracurricular involvement.
• Demonstrated interest in production, engineering, plant quality, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Engage in three critical career experiences over the 3-year program.
• Complete assignments in different divisions or functions.
• Participate in development and rotation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s in engineering or related disciplines

Job description

Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP)

Operations PDP (OPDP) members begin their career at Abbott as a part of the 3-year Program designed to provide participants with a broad growth and development through breadth and depth of Operations experience.

Upon completion of the program, they graduate out into their next full time post-program position and continue growing their career and contributing as an Abbott professional using the foundation of skills, experience and network developed during their time in the program.

Program Overview

Over the course of 3 years, OPDP member will engage in three critical career experiences to accelerate learning.

There will be 3 different assignments in different divisions or in different functional areas of Technical, Supervisory and Operations Excellence.

There will be development & experience through rotation opportunities in Engineering, Supply Chain Planning/Material Management, Project Management, Plant Quality, Operation Excellence, etc.

Rotation Guidelines

3 assignments (12 months each) in different division and/or in different functional areas.

No assignment is repeated; each is with a different Assignment Manager.

OPDP member starting the program in July 2026 will complete a three-year program with the final year international rotation (overseas) ending in June 2029.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s in engineering or related disciplines (Only for graduates of 2024 to 2025 only)

Strong academic performance and active involvement in co-curricular activities

Demonstrated interest in Operations (e.g., production, engineering, plant quality, supply chain)

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication abilities

Flexible, curious, and eager to take on diverse challenges

Prior operations-related internship experience is a plus