Abbott
Business Excellence Manager
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerAbbott
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
This senior level process Improvement role is responsible for the execution and ongoing management of business excellence initiatives. Working within the Operations organization, the role leads strategic, complex process improvement projects in conjunction with division goals and imperatives for improving manufacturing and supply chain business processes. The role is accountable for delivering strategic results from the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, problem solving tools, as well as implementation of solution via effective change management and project management with cross-functional teams.
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leads strategic, complex process improvement projects in the division.
• Delivers strategic results in conjunction with division goals and objectives.
• Evaluates business processes and determines initiatives that will yield greater productivity and efficiency to enable growth.
• Acts as a cross-functional change agent to drive and sustain measurable Business Process Improvement for the division.
• Act as mentor, role model and coach in the implementation of BEx best practices.
Education
Non-Degree Program (Business or Engineering preferred) or An equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience/Background
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or business
Minimum 9 years Knowledge of Lean tools such as standard work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen is required.
Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional change.
Experience delivering significant strategic results for Business Process Improvement initiatives.
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 with technology
- 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
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$114,000.00 – $228,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Project Management
DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:
United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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