Process Improvement Manager

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok. Job Description We are searching for a resourceful problem‑solver who can spark and support innovative initiatives, leveraging foundational AI insights to help shape our organization’s future. Lead complex improvement projects (in size and/or level of innovation) related to process improvements from corporate goal to project result. Reach agreement with project sponsors on expected savings, budget, project quality, and implementation deadlines, and manage assigned projects so that goals are met within pre‑defined boundaries. Be the lead driver for project governance, strategy deployment, CI‑tools and culture, and foster improvement by broadening the use of lean six sigma tools across the organization. Enhance organizational effectiveness and function as a Change Agent for strategy deployment. Coach teams toward achieving their vision of professional excellence. Responsibilities Manage assigned and self‑directed initiatives and projects focusing on achieving corporate goals which at the start have been defined in broad terms. Provide governance, setting priorities and ensure efficient and effective project management and use of resources (people, money and time). Lead and initiate all activities that are necessary to successfully complete the projects. Connect with management and the operation for successful implementation of projects. Define value proposition and create portfolio of services. Improve processes, improve systems and develop people in order to create more value for customers. Identify applicable practices and then function as a change agent within the organization to implement and ensure widespread adoption. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders. Influence change and gain support from key partners for improvement programs. Develop, maintain and administer training/education programs on continuous improvement and related topics (Lean Six Sigma, kaizen). Qualifications Bachelor/Master of Science, Engineering, Economics or Business Management 8 years’ experience in Operations, Quality, Financial Management, or Supply Chain Management Hands‑on experience applying lean manufacturing, 6‑Sigma, and advanced planning and control methods Proven capability to manage and implement change management programs Practical knowledge and experience in functioning as a Project Lead and/or Project Team member with proven accomplishments Capable of leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team from all levels and functions of the organization Strong cross functional collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Manufacturing and within Supply Chain Practical knowledge of SAP/JDA and/or other similar systems Additional Information The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinate. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visit. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Allergan