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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Project Management certified are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in operational excellence and managing productivity projects.
• Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Proficiency in PC based tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, Project and Power Point), AutoCad and general web-based applications.

• Apply Lean principles to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations departments within the manufacturing facility.
• Develop manufacturing solutions that support the operations strategic directives through the application of statistical methods and performing mathematical calculations.
• Analyzes, creates and develops facilities layout to support cycle time reduction and productivity improvements. This includes meeting with suppliers or vendors, staff and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, and presenting project status.
• Perform capacity analysis for headcount and equipment, as well as maintaining labor standard and headcount/ equipment profiles.
• Offer technical support to other departments in flow, ergonomics and productivity projects.
• Develops and maintains productivity metrics.
• Identifies and eliminates non-value added activities using continuous improvement tools and DMAIC methodology.
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor and equipment utilization methods and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff, materials and facility utilization. This includes analyzing BOM and routing processes focusing on business strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and all applicable regulatory agency requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.