Senior Industrial Engineer- Columbus, OH

3M HEALTHCARE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

HIP PPO medical plan

Strong retirement plan with employer 2

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt program

FreeU education benefit

Diversity and supportive environment

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to support the Columbus plant within the ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain. You will analyze production performance, drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, and lead data-driven improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role involves mentoring Green Belt teams, coordinating Kaizen events, and ensuring the accuracy of performance metrics while supporting MOS and capital/ CIP projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Green Belt or Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma; experience with SEEQ; proficiency with Power BI and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report metrics for all plant production areas.
• Develop and maintain annual plant OEE, distress, and scrap data.
• Support site Operational Excellence efforts and MOS initiatives.
• Analyze operations to recommend business process improvements.
• Coach Green Belt teams on Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Facilitate project charters and Kaizen events with internal/external customers.
• Apply PDCA, A3 problem solving, and Why-Why to drive improvements.
• Provide Capital and CIP project support affecting material loss, labor, or throughput.
• Oversee employee idea programs and sustain quality system effectiveness.
• Ensure accuracy of plant performance metrics and labor/material standards.
• Drive change management for key site initiatives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Power BI

SEEQ

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Senior Industrial Engineer supports plant manufacturing by providing line speed calculations, reporting, material loss rates, throughput evaluation, headcount justification, capacity analysis, and downtime evaluation. Within the Operational Excellence department, the engineer supports the plant with Shingo progress and certification, driving principle‑based behaviors focused on value creation, process focus, and data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report metrics for all plant production areas.
• Develop and maintain annual plant OEE, distress, and scrap data.
• Actively support the site Operational Excellence effort, including MOS.
• Observe, analyze, and support operations to recommend business process improvements.
• Coach and mentor Green Belt teams on Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Facilitate the generation of project charters and Kaizen events with internal and external customers.
• Solve problems using tools such as PDCA, A3 problem solving, and Why‑Why.
• Provide Capital and CIP project support for projects that affect material loss, labor changes, or throughput.
• Manage the employee idea program.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Perform other plant support as assigned.
• Ensure accuracy of plant performance metrics and labor/material standards.
• Drive change management for key site initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence in plant operations; 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Preferred: Knowledge of operational analytics applications, including SEEQ; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt; familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Power BI; high technical expertise with infant formula or fast‑moving commercial goods manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company.
• Free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan starting the next calendar year.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
• Recognitions as a great place to work, diverse workplace, supportive environment for women, and scientific community.

Job Details

Base pay: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. Position within Project Management division, ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain. Location: United States – Columbus : Columbus Plant. Work shift: Standard. Travel: No. Medical surveillance: No. Significant work activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8‑hour day).

EEO Statement

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

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