Job Description
About Abbott
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, nutritional, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal
The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite, and FreeStyle Libre system.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Operational Excellence Specialist is responsible for creating and leading the advancement of Operational Excellence principles and practices across the site through internal & external collaborations, delivering high-impact, sustainable business results.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining & improving the site's Operational Excellence initiatives including but not limited to the following: Manufacturing Operating System (MOS), 6S Program, and Shingo methodology.
- Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the site.
- Act as a change-agent implementing lean initiatives that are aligned with business strategies.
- Manage departmental and site-specific KPI's and reporting, including maintaining site visual boards.
- Support site teams to build strong Continuous Improvement and Problem-solving capabilities including through education and training.
- Lead problem-solving activities across the site, utilising various improvement tools and facilitating training activities.
- Continue developing site awareness and engagement of Operational Excellence principles and methodologies through effective engagement and communication.
- Teach and coach on a variety of Lean Six Sigma and change management tools/methodologies to ensure project success e.g. Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC etc.
- Lead and manage Operational Excellence projects as appropriate.
- Contribute to Operational Excellence team management of all aspects of the site's project portfolio management program.
Education & Background
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Manufacturing/Engineering/Science;
- 3 years' relevant experience in a equivalent role, preferably in a manufacturing/engineering/science environment;
- Lean Six Sigma or other Process Improvement methodologies experience;
- Power BI/Power Automate/Power App experience.
What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Donegal?
- Health Insurance for you and your family
- Pension
- Life insurance
- Short Term Disability Protection
- Long Term Disability Protection
- Flexible working
- Carers leave
- Education Assistance