Abbott · 5 days ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Plymouth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $259K/yr
10+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading Operational Excellence initiatives and driving continuous improvement projects within the Electrophysiology Medical Device Division to enhance performance and efficiency.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead organization’s capability in knowledge and understanding of metrics and measurements which impact the total performance of the plant
Drive visual management and data understanding throughout the plant
Manage and facilitate continuous improvement projects in support of company objectives
Develops an implementation plan, conducts risk assessments and develops contingency plans to accommodate unforeseen events
Recognizes and removes barriers to project completion
Recognizes the broader implications of actions and proposals on the overall business
Mentor/train key stakeholders in the use and practice of continuous improvement methodologies and tools. (Lean, value stream mapping, six-sigma, Kaizen). Assesses current processes and standard work flow and identifies process improvement opportunities utilizing organizational, analytical, Lean and six sigma problem solving methodologies
Assist in selecting, scoping and prioritizing continuous improvement projects across the business
Plans and facilitates the in the execution of various value stream mapping and Kaizen events
Estimates and verifies financial benefits from continuous improvement projects
Acts as a change agent by communicating the enterprise wide changes to the employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow within the continuous improvement culture
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Participates as a key business partner to the leadership team
Contributes to business strategy development and operational execution of business plans
Helps to create the future state as it relates to shortened value streams, manufacturing strategies, cross-functional processes, and the establishment of uniform policies and procedures
Develops programs and initiatives that support the business strategies and plans
Teams with Operations Leadership on organizational design and development to ensure appropriate results
Leads change to improve organizational effectiveness
Drives the change management necessary to implement effective programs
Thinks strategically to anticipate future issues and challenges and create appropriate plans now, using proactive approaches
Demonstrates analytical capability to find systemic issues to root cause, and crest actions plant to mitigate, close and/or eliminate
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree (± 16 years); Engineering, Business, Operations, Science or related
Minimum 10 years overall operations experience
2-4 years of demonstrated success in applying Continuous Improvement / BEx tools
Minimum 2 - 5 years' experience in manufacturing operations, business improvement, quality systems or other areas related to the project with an understanding of Abbott internal systems and procedures
Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for FDA regulated environment
Experience in operations management and knowledge of cost accounting/financial reporting systems
Good functional computer skills (Microsoft Office programs, Excel, etc.) is required
Willingness to travel (to facilitate personal development and support of other sites)
Demonstrated diplomacy and effective functioning and communication in a matrix environment
Ability to organize and lead cross functional teams and align team members to management's vision
This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment, adaptable to change, able to manage competing priorities, excellent analytical and problem solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and sense of business savvy
Requires the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced production environment
Solicits the cooperation of a diverse group of disciplines and functions in a tactful and persuasive manner
Preferred
Certification or equivalent working knowledge of improvement tools and methodologies – Lean/Six Sigma; Black belt preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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