LAS Ops Process Planner I

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as one of the best places to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Automation Services (LAS) Operations Process Planner I will assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of key operational initiatives within our LAS Service Operations team. The primary objective of this role is to assist with executing project tasks or working with leadership to identify resources that allow us to optimize equipment/service delivery processes, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. This position will collaborate with various departments to develop and implement operational strategies that align with business objectives while ensuring the highest level of service quality.

Essential Duties

include but are not limited to the following:

• Support fact-based decision-making and measurement of operational effectiveness (i.e., new process operating as designed) and/or economics (i.e., ROI) of company initiatives.
• Participate in and support departmental projects for new labs and product lines for space planning, equipment purchases, equipment service contracts, and spare parts forecasts.
• Evaluate the economic and/or operational impact of new service processes and/or strategies.
• Assist project teams with breaking project work into manageable packages and organizing into a project schedule.
• Provide necessary support for process improvement initiatives within the Laboratory Automation Service Operations department
• Coordinate and provide communication updates to key stakeholders, management, and project teams
• Create workflows to show service inventory requirements to support planned and unplanned service events to scale with growth
• Review processes for scheduling of planned events as input to service inventory and service capacity planning.

• Review available reports to determine material supply needs and take appropriate actions to meet those needs while considering overall inventory investment.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve and maintain in inventory cycle counting process; assist with physical counts, as needed.
• Help identify end-of-life parts and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders to assess impact and develop a strategy for moving forward.
• Contribute to maintaining vendor relationships while working with LAS Procurement and Supply Chain teams to analyze lead times for accuracy, resolve backorders, and establish purchasing strategies
• Ability to clearly communicate to other departments and teams, as necessary, to drive alignment and visibility.
• Provide necessary support to the Instrument production team on planning initiatives and Inventory management activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to mentor and train others.

• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.
• Ability to travel 10% of the working time away from the work location, which may include overnight/weekend travel.

Required 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 as outlined in the essential duties 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 to include 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a biotech or medical device field, preferably in a GMP and/or ISO13485 environment.
• Experience working with SAP for materials management, purchasing, or plant maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel macros, pivot tables, or other similar data analysis tools.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company’s affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.

The base pay for this position is

$50,700.00 – $101,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf