LAS Ops Planner I: Drive Lab Service Efficiency

abbott; Alabama; On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Laboratory Automation Services (LAS) Operations Process Planner I in Madison, WI to support planning, coordination and execution of key operational initiatives within LAS Service Operations. The role focuses on optimizing equipment and service delivery, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop workflows, manage project schedules, and implement process improvements while maintaining high standards of quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Operations, or related field; or Associate degree in Business Administration or Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field and 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, project management, service operations, or related fields.
• Including 1+ years of experience leading project teams and/or directing people without direct authority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel macros and pivot tables, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Support fact-based decision-making and measurement of operational effectiveness and ROI of company initiatives.
• Participate in and support departmental projects for new labs and product lines for space planning, equipment purchases, contracts, and spare parts forecasts.
• Evaluate the impact of new service processes and strategies.
• Assist project teams with breaking work into manageable packages and scheduling.
• Provide support for process improvement initiatives within LAS Service Operations.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, management, and project teams.
• Create workflows showing service inventory requirements to scale with growth.
• Review processes for scheduling planned events as input to inventory and capacity planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Administration/Operations

Associate degree + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel macros

Pivot tables

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Laboratory Automation Services (LAS) Operations Process Planner I in Madison, WI to support planning, coordination and execution of key operational initiatives within LAS Service Operations. The role focuses on optimizing equipment and service delivery, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop workflows, manage project schedules, and implement process improvements while maintaining high standards of quality