Supply Chain Operational Excellence Leader

Job ID: 31160476Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Minnesota - PlymouthJob Type: Full timeCategory: Business SupportIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-08-31Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Supply Chain Operational Excellence LeaderWorking at AbbottAt 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: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 contributionTuition 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.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.The Opportunity 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 OnAre 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] organizationResponsible for defining strategies of the Operational Excellence program (MOS) for the Supply Chain functionHolds the organization accountable for sustainment of improvements through coaching and leadershipDevelops best practice playbooks and guidanceActively supports EP OPEX functionWill be expected to lead numerous high-impact process improvement projects across the division.Required Qualifications: Bachelors' degree required; supply chain, engineering or businessMUST have experience leading OPEX transformation in complex supply chain8+ years in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Improvement. Manufacturing experience preferred2-4 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 matrixenvironment.Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. What We OfferAt Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priorityProduction areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesApply NowLearn 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.Connect with us at , on Facebook at , and on X @AbbottNews.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.Skillsoperational excellencesupply chain managementcontinuous improvementlean manufacturingsix sigmaprocess improvementcross-functional leadershipoperational excellence transformationbusiness improvementmanufacturing operationscoachinganalytical skillsproblem solvingmatrix managementprocess documentationbest practice developmentstakeholder managementwritten communicationverbal communicationblack belt