Operational Excellence Engineer
Apply locations: Ireland - Donegal Town
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 21 Days Ago
Job requisition id: 31099289
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 serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 4,000 people across nine sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
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 Engineer 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, utilizing 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
The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
Ireland > Donegal Town: R267
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
About Us
Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.
The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.
We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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