Continuous Improvement Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Sturgis, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. Youâll also have access to: 

  • Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled  
  • Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan 
  • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 
  • Vacation â 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays 
  • Retiree Healthcare program 
  • Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 
  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelorâs 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 stableâ¯company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands â including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® â to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. 

For over 70 years, Abbottâs Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, youâll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What Youâll Work On 

The Continuous Improvement Project Manager provides site-wide support in the areas of process improvement identification, execution, and sustainability.  As the leader of the Continuous Improvement Team, the Continuous Improvement Project Manager also supports the plant with implementation of formal change management practices to ensure effective and sustainable improvements are implemented.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage direct reports â provide feedback to team members on performance.
  • Identify and/or implement process improvement projects utilizing project management and change management methodologies
  • Coordinate input from multiple areas or multiple project managers on related projects â identify resource requirements, cost, and time schedules
  • Lead projects with complex scope/requirements/deadlines â develop an implementation plan, conduct risk assessments, and develop contingency plans to accommodate unforeseen events
  • Analyze data for true causes of problems and develop project specifications and objectives, strategies, timelines and milestones
  • Provide project updates to key stakeholders and senior leaders as appropriate
  • Actively support the siteâs Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement programs
  • Be actively engaged in the siteâs Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with individuals in different areas and levels of the plant, including facilitation of structured process for prioritization of projects
  • Participate and facilitate cross-functional events including Kaizen, focus-problem solving, root cause analysis (RCAs), and other continuous improvement related activities
  • Work with appropriate personnel to obtain quotes or formalize projects, as appropriate, for identified scopes of work
  • Provide other plant support as assigned

Youâll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelorâs degree (preferably Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields)
  • At least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • At least 5 years of experience in project management, including fundamental understanding of change management principles
  • Demonstrated capabilities with formal continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated strengths in organization, communication, leadership, problem solving, collaboration and interpersonal/teamwork skills 
  • Willingness and flexibility to work off-shifts when required based on project objectives/timelines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • High degree of familiarity with manufacturing processes

Apply Now 

 

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 

 

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:⯠www.abbottbenefits.com  

 

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. 



The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 â $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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