Director, Project Management and Business Excellence Job at Abbott, Lake Forest, IL

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  • Abbott
  • Lake Forest, IL

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Primary goals and objectives are the management and direction of the RMDx Global Business Services organization in the areas of BEx, Process Improvements leveraging lean six sigma methodology and strategic/operational projects.

The scope includes both long range planning and short-term execution. Develop and implement effective processes in OTC, PTP, Logistics, Data and Technology functions of Global Business Services to deliver on business objectives.

Develop processes to reduce cost and maximize service to global customers. Develop and grow the organization and the people in it. This position reports to the DVP of Global Business Services in RMDx.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• Managing the Global Materials Management BEx function and process.

• Develop SAP process improvements between the customer service and planning systems to reduce costs and improve service.

• Manage large-scale global supply chain projects to reduce costs, reduce inventory investment, improve/streamline "go to market" strategies/processes and/or improve service to customers.

• Develop and implement processes to meet business needs and goals.

• Manage the Global Materials Management BEx process that includes development and prioritization of all Black Belt and Green Belt projects.

• Ensure Business Excellence principles are implemented into all areas.

• Manage large-scale global supply chain projects.

• Meet all customer service expectations and goals (external and internal).

• Provide global capacity analysis.

• Strategic analysis and plans.

• Development of all of the employees within the organization.

• Ensure organizational compliance with all quality, regulatory, financial, human resource and ethics policies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) General business or technical preferred. Advanced degree (e.g. MBA, Masters) preferred but not required.

• Must have SAP experience.

• Must have Supply Chain systems experience.

• Black Belt certified preferred.

• Total Supply Chain experience to be 10+ years.

• 5+ years' experience in Operations or Supply Chain required.

• Additional experience in Project Management and/or Business Excellence preferred.

Apply Now

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

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, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is
$147,300.00 - $294,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Project Management

DIVISION:
RMDx Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics

LOCATION:
United States > Lake Forest : J55

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 15 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT 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.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Shift work,

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