Lead Process Improvement with AI & Lean Six Sigma

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a resourceful problem-solver to spearhead process-improvement initiatives, leveraging AI insights to shape the organization’s future. You will lead cross-functional projects, align sponsors on savings and timelines, and drive Lean Six Sigma adoption across the enterprise.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in operations, quality, or supply chain, with hands-on Lean Six Sigma, change leadership, and strong collaboration across Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering, Economics or Business Management.
• 8 years’ experience in Operations, Quality, Financial Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• Hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing, 6-Sigma, and advanced planning and control methods.
• Proven capability to manage and implement change management programs.
• Capable of leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team from all levels and functions of the organization.
• Strong cross functional collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Manufacturing and within Supply Chain.
• Practical knowledge of SAP/JDA and/or other similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex improvement projects related to process improvements from corporate goal to project result.
• Reach agreement with project sponsors on expected savings, budget, project quality, and implementation deadlines, and manage assigned projects so that goals are met within pre-defined boundaries.
• Be the lead driver for project governance, strategy deployment, CI-tools and culture, and foster improvement by broadening the use of lean six sigma tools across the organization.
• Enhance organizational effectiveness and function as a Change Agent for strategy deployment.
• Coach teams toward achieving their vision of professional excellence.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering/Economics/Business

Tools

SAP/JDA

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a resourceful problem-solver to spearhead process-improvement initiatives, leveraging AI insights to shape the organization’s future. You will lead cross-functional projects, align sponsors on savings and timelines, and drive Lean Six Sigma adoption across the enterprise.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in operations, quality, or supply chain, with hands-on Lean Six Sigma, change leadership, and strong collaboration across Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Manufacturing.