Senior Specialist Business/Operational Excellence (Engineering and Manufacturing)

Role Description

This is a remote position with the opportunity to travel up to 5%. Our location in Lake Forest, IL currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Specialists Business/Operational Excellence (Engineering and Manufacturing) role that is responsible for the execution and ongoing management of process improvement business excellence initiatives developed by Core Dx’s Pinnacle Program.

• Lead and drive the Enterprise Excellence Program by applying operational excellence frameworks (Shingo, Class A) and Abbott best practices.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, customer value, and process excellence.
• Drive change management initiatives and challenge existing processes to improve performance and replicate best practices.
• Partner with engineers, scientists, project managers, and business support teams across Operations Technology & Engineering.
• Develop, execute, and continuously enhance business and operational excellence strategies for the CDx Operational Technology & Engineering Division.
• Support cross-functional teams across the U.S., Germany, and Ireland, including Capital Business Office, Facilities & EHS, and Software Engineering.
• Support development of strategic initiatives aligned with division goals and the Business/Operational Excellence Program.
• Identify and drive cross-functional continuous improvement opportunities.
• Build and align cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Lead change management and communications, including SharePoint administration and employee communications.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on key initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Support quarterly department meetings and employee engagement programs.
• Develop and deliver training materials on business excellence methodologies and tools.
• Conduct maturity assessments and identify opportunities for organizational growth and improvement and anticipate future challenges and develop proactive strategies and action plans.

Qualifications

• Associate degree
• 4 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Business, or related field (preferred).
• Project Engineering and Process optimization experience (preferred).
• Supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of applicable standards for a regulated environment (preferred).
• Certified in Lean Six Sigma (preferred).

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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.