Lean & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Abbott; North Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 101.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Diversity-friendly workplace

Zusammenfassung

Abbott, located in United States > North Chicago, is seeking an entry‑level Operational Excellence Specialist to support continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and data‑driven problem solving. The role collaborates with the Operational Excellence Leader and crosses functional teams to promote a culture of operational excellence.

The position emphasizes planning, analysis, and sustaining CI projects, with responsibilities including dashboard development, process observations, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering, Business, Operations or Science
• Minimum 2 years in operations, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, engineering, project management, or a related field
• Or Associate’s degree and 6 plus years in operations, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, engineering, project management, or a related field
• Or HS/GED degree and 8 plus years in operations, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, engineering, project management, or a related field
• Working knowledge of improvement tools and methodologies.
• Highly motivated process thinker that drives customer focused solutions.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively with undefined
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Exposure to Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or process undefined
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
• Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

Aufgaben

• Support the planning, execution, and sustainment of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with process analysis, root cause investigations, process mapping, and corrective actions.
• Promote the use of Lean tools and techniques, including standard work, 5S, visual management, and problem-solving methods.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visual management tools to improve data understanding and performance tracking.
• Participate in process observations to identify waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to drive operational improvements and best practice sharing.
• Support employee engagement, training, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance the employee and customer experience.

Kenntnisse

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Process thinking

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering, Business, Operations or Science

Or Associate’s degree and 6 plus years in operations, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, engineering, project management, or a related field

Or HS/GED degree and 8 plus years in operations, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, engineering, project management, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Abbott, located in United States > North Chicago, is seeking an entry‑level Operational Excellence Specialist to support continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and data‑driven problem solving. The role collaborates with the Operational Excellence Leader and crosses functional teams to promote a culture of operational excellence.

The position emphasizes planning, analysis, and sustaining CI projects, with responsibilities including dashboard development, process observations, and