Continuous Improvement Engineer, Distribution Center

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At 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 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.

• 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.

THIS IS AN ONSITE DAILY REQUIRED POSITION.

Main Purpose of the Role

This position works out of our Avon location in the CRM Division. Design the future state and drive operational excellence from launch through stabilization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• As the Experienced professional in the Pharmaceutical/Biological Process Sub-Function, possesses well developed skills in implementing and maintaining pharmaceutical/biological processes.
• Calculates and organizes all data for complex process flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations.
• Models processes and units operations.
• Ensures proper sequence of operation and prepares specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment.
• Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as temperature, density, pressure and viscosity.
• Services, troubleshoots, and solves engineering problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• May be responsible for corrective and preventive actions and investigation management.

Qualifications

Education
Associates Degree (± 13 years)

Experience/Background
Minimum 1 year relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a greenfield distribution center startup, major network expansion, or warehouse transformation. 

• Demonstrated success improving productivity, quality, throughput, inventory accuracy, and labor utilization through Lean methodologies. 

• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, WMS data, or similar analytical tools. 

• Hands-on experience conducting time studies, labor planning, process mapping, and value stream mapping. 

• Proven ability to lead Kaizen events and drive measurable business results through continuous improvement projects. 

• Experience partnering with operations, engineering, inventory, quality, and IT teams to implement process improvements. 

• Comfortable developing standard work, visual management systems, tier boards, KPIs, and operational routines. 

• Strong communication and change management skills with a track record of influencing stakeholders and driving adoption. 

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt. 

• Experience with automation, robotics, goods-to-person systems, conveyor systems, or warehouse execution systems. 

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, high-volume fulfillment, or highly regulated distribution environments. 

WHAT WE OFFER :

At 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 priority

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• 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

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.

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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.]]><