Supply Chain Operational Excellence Leader

Abbott Laboratories; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Supply Chain Operational Excellence Leader to spearhead the advancement of the MOS for the EP supply chain. The role focuses on cross-functional initiatives, coaching, and sustainable improvements across the division.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 8+ years in supply chain or operations, Lean/Six Sigma Black belt preferred, and 20% travel willingness. Excellent analytical and communications skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; supply chain, engineering or business.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional teams in identifying and executing continuous improvement projects, central to supply chain, that drive meaningful, sustainable benefit to the EP operations organisation
• Responsible for defining strategies of the Operational Excellence program (MOS) for the Supply Chain function
• Holds the organization accountable for sustainment of improvements through coaching and leadership
• Develops best practice playbooks and guidance
• Actively supports EP OPEX function
• Will be expected to lead numerous high-impact process improvement projects across the division.

Skills

OPEX leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Matrix environment adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree (supply chain, engineering or business)

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Supply Chain Operational Excellence Leader

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.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• 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 that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location for our Electrophysiology business.In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

What You’ll Work On

Are you passionate about transforming organizations and creating lasting impact? In this role, you'll spearhead the advancement of Operational Excellence and the Abbott EP Management Operating System, driving innovative solutions that improve performance across the Supply Chain function.

You’ll tackle complex business challenges, lead high-profile cross-functional initiatives, and influence organizational change, making this an exceptional opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Leads cross-functional teams in identifying and executing continuous improvement projects, central to supply chain, that drive meaningful, sustainable benefit to the EP operations [not commercial] organization

• Responsible for defining strategies of the Operational Excellence program (MOS) for the Supply Chain function

• Holds the organization accountable for sustainment of improvements through coaching and leadership

• Develops best practice playbooks and guidance

• Actively supports EP OPEX function

• Will be expected to lead numerous high-impact process improvement projects across the division.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree required; supply chain, engineering or business

• MUST have experience leading OPEX transformation in complex supply chain

• 8+ years in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Improvement. Manufacturing experience preferred

• 2-4 years of demonstrated success in applying Continuous Improvement tools.

• Lean/Six Sigma; Black belt preferred.

• Willingness to travel (to facilitate personal development and support of other sites)20%.

• Demonstrated effective functioning and communication in a matrix
  environment.

• Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.