Manager, Process Improvement

Allergan; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie in Chicago seeks an experienced project leader to drive complex supply chain improvement programs from strategy to results. You will lead governance, define value propositions, and coordinate across functions to deliver measurable improvements.

You will coach teams in Lean Six Sigma, build training programs, and collaborate with Finance, Manufacturing and SCM to broaden improvement adoption throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Science, Engineering, Economics or Business Management.
• APICS certification, desired but not required.
• 8 years’ experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management and/ or Financial Management.
• Hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing, 6-Sigma, and advanced planning and control methods.
• Proven capability to manage and implement change management programs.
• Practical knowledge and experience in functioning as a Project Lead and/or Project Team member with proven accomplishments.
• Capable of leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team from all levels and functions of the organization.
• Strong cross functional collaboration with Finance, Manufacturing and within Supply Chain.
• Practical knowledge of SAP/JDA and/or other similar systems.
• Solid communication skills required as well as excellent Supply Chain management skills/understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, setting priorities and ensure efficient project management and use of resources.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Define value proposition and create portfolio of services; improve processes and systems.
• Identify applicable practices and be a change agent within the organization to implement adoption.
• Develop, maintain and administer training/education programs on continuous improvement and related topics (Lean Six Sigma, kaizen).
• Coach Supply Chain Planning towards achieving its vision of becoming supply chain professionals.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project leadership

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain planning

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science, Engineering, Economics or Business Management

Tools

SAP/JDA

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Lead complex improvement projects (in size and/or level of innovation) 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 project goals are met within pre-defined boundaries. Be the main driver for Supply Chain Planning project governance, strategy deployment, CI-tools and culture, and creating improvement by broadening the use of lean six sigma tools in the organization. Improve organizational effectiveness of Supply Chain Planning. Function as Change Agent for strategy deployment. Coach Supply Chain Planning towards achieving its vision of becoming supply chain professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned and Self-directed initiatives and projects focusing on achieving corporate goals which at the start have been defined in broad terms.
• Provide governance, setting priorities and ensure efficient and effective project management and use of resources (people, money and time). Lead and initiate all activities that are necessary to successfully complete the projects. Connect with management and the operation for successful implementation of projects.
• Define value proposition and create portfolio of services. Improve processes, improve systems and develop people in order to create more value for customers.
• Identify applicable practices and then function as a change agent within the organization to implement and ensure widespread adoption.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Influence change and gain support from key partners for improvement programs to achieve the supply chain professional vision of Supply Chain Planning.
• Develop, maintain and administer training/education programs on continuous improvement and related topics (Lean Six Sigma, kaizen).

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Science, Engineering, Economics or Business Management
• APICS certification, desired but not required
• 8 years’ experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management and/ or Financial Management
• Hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing, 6-Sigma, and advanced planning and control methods
• Proven capability to manage and implement change management programs
• Practical knowledge and experience in functioning as a Project Lead and/or Project Team member with proven accomplishments
• Capable of leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team from all levels and functions of the organization
• Strong cross functional collaboration with Finance, Manufacturing and within Supply Chain
• Practical knowledge of SAP/JDA and/or other similar systems
• Solid communication skills required as well as excellent Supply Chain management skills/understanding

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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