Associate Director, OpEx & Digital Operations

AbbVie; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director of OpEx, Training and Digital Ops to lead site strategy, standardize ways of working, and drive continuous improvement across value streams. The role requires coordinating across functions, resolving conflicts, and promoting a culture of excellence aligned with the site’s strategic goals.

The position emphasizes leadership alignment, process standardization (5S, Leader Standard Work), and delivering a digital roadmap to advance Factory of the Future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Science or Engineering with OpEx project leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge and certification favored.
• Experience leading cross-functional OpEx initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate leadership in building site strategy, prioritization and execution.
• Drive alignment and communication of shared goals across the site.
• Drive transformational change across end-to-end value streams including operational efficiencies and new technology.
• Build a continuous improvement culture by defining standards for Operational Excellence (Tier Boards, Gemba Walks, Leader Standard Work, 5S).
• Oversee the Site Digital Roadmap supporting the Factory of the Future and Digital Operations strategy.
• Manage and direct the Site Learning & Training team to ensure engaging training of site personnel.

Skills

Data analytics

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

5S

Value stream mapping

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director of OpEx, Training and Digital Ops to lead site strategy, standardize ways of working, and drive continuous improvement across value streams. The role requires coordinating across functions, resolving conflicts, and promoting a culture of excellence aligned with the site’s strategic goals.

The position emphasizes leadership alignment, process standardization (5S, Leader Standard Work), and delivering a digital roadmap to advance Factory of the Future.