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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:

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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:

• 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stablecompany with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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.

OVERVIEW

This position works out of our Columbus Plant location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

For over 70 years, Abbott's United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you'll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead cross-functional DMAIC projects with significant financial and operational impact
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities aligned with site strategy
  • This includes identification of opportunities, definition of done and financial justification of projects, stakeholder management, change management, project team resource management, overall project/program management, lead teams to execute projects with sound problem solving methodology, track project and program status and results, remove and elevate project barriers, and develop team members
• Serve as a change agent, driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Identify integration points across the project value stream projects/processes and coordinate the improvements with key stakeholders and process owners to maximize project/program value delivery
• Manage the development and maintenance of methods and enabling systems (including governance, organizational structures, processes and tools) that accurately demonstrate the degree to which the project/program goals, objectives and metrics are being met.
• Recruit experts, advocates and team members into the Operational Excellence organization, and ensure continuing development of their skills.
• Utilize statistical analysis and problem-solving tools to identify root causes

• Apply Lean tools (e.g., value stream mapping, Yamazumi diagrams, standard work, 5S) to optimize workflows
• Analyze production data to improve throughput, reduce cycle time, and enhance labor efficiency
• Support labor balancing, line design, and capacity optimization initiatives
• Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through waste reduction and downtime mitigation
• Lead Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops
• Provide thorough stakeholder management and change management - this includes keeping the project sponsor, plant management, and site personnel informed of project status (deliverables, milestones, overall timeline, etc.) including Project Management Office (PMO) updates
• Best Practice Sharing: This position will drive replication of applicable best practices and learnings across sites, organizations and the division functions
• Operate with general direction and minimal supervision from the Manager, Operational Excellence with full responsibility to make decisions that directly impact successful project outcomes

Key Deliverables / KPIs:

• Project savings (cost reduction, productivity gains, waste elimination)
• Improvement in OEE, yield, and cycle time
• Reduction in defects, rework, and scrap
• Labor productivity and line balancing improvements
• Meeting project deliverables and milestones on or ahead of schedule
• You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or closely related discipline
• Must possess Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (required training and corresponding project completion)
• Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures within engineering discipline.
• Able to work fully onsite in Columbus, OH

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$99,300.00 - $198,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:EngineeringDIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply ChainLOCATION:United States > Columbus : Columbus PlantADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf