Abbott · 5 hours ago
Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer
United States - Minnesota - Plymouth
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $156K/yr
4+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer will coordinate and lead the implementation of continuous improvement tools and systems to enhance operational efficiency and support site goals. This role involves facilitating cross-functional improvement events and collaborating with management to develop long-term facility plans.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates and leads the implementation and effectiveness of continuous improvement tools and systems in support of site goals and objectives
Facilitates and coaches cross functional improvement events to deliver positive and measurable results for the business
Supports the continuous improvement strategy in collaboration with the Continuous Improvement Department. Coordinates with operational leadership to ensure alignment and optimal use of resources related to continuous improvement
Works with site leaders to develop long term facility plans and capacity models
Develops and trains continuous improvement methods such as value stream mapping, 5S, line balancing, standard work, and material flow to internal resources within the organization
Collaborate with management to hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff
Provides input for identification of department goals which align to strategic objectives, and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring
Maintains a safe and professional work environment
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline
4+ years experience
3-4 years experience with post graduate degree
Preferred
Experience leading Continuous improvement events
Experience with problem solving such as A3/DMAIC
Med Device or regulated industry
Project management experience
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
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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