Supply Chain Operational Excellence Leader

About the role

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

• Bachelor's 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

Benefits

• 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
• 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

Pay

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.