Continuous Improvement Coordinator

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.The Operational Excellence (OpEx) coordinator is responsible to work with Operators, Front Line Leaders, Site Leadership, and others to coach and influence continuous improvement throughout the site. This role will respectfully challenge status quo to continually drive improvements via best practice replication (learning from within the network and externally), creative and innovative solutions, and focused problem solving. What We Offer At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You''ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor''s 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.Major Responsibilities:The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Coordinator acts as a change agent to lead team members in the engagement and sustainment of a continuous improvement culture. He/she assists in the implementation of OpEx strategy on the manufacturing floor. The OpEx Coordinator partners with Operations, Maintenance, Material Control, EHS, Quality Assurance, Finance, Engineering, and other cross functional resources to identify and implement continuous improvement projects related to safety, quality, cost reduction, and waste elimination. The OpEx Coordinator influences, motivates, and trains others to use techniques and tools such as Standard Work, Manufacturing Operating System (MOS), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5S+, and Visual Management Control. He/she will learn, utilize, facilitate, and lead project initiatives using OpEx/Lean Six Sigma tools and processes. The OpEx Coordinator will understand, utilize, and communicate key performance indicators and metrics to drive behavior and improvements. He/she partners with site OpEx workstream leaders to implement critical step improvements to build a sustainable Continuous Improvement program and OpEx roadmap. He/she serves as a resource and subject matter expert (SME) regarding OpEx elements and Continuous Improvement initiatives as it relates to projects, process changes, and other improvements. The OpEx Coordinator drives best practice sharing and implementation within the site and other Abbott locations. He/she communicates OpEx initiatives and results to Site leadership. A significant portion of the OpEx Coordinator position is partnering with leaders/peers to develop business relationships that promote the efficient and effective utilization of resources to accomplish OpEx objectives. Other departmental support duties may also be assigned. Education:Required: High School Diploma or equivalentThis is required to provide the technical and administrative responsibilities needed to coordinate and execute process improvements in a manufacturing environment.Background:A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing facilityKnowledge of manufacturing principles and techniquesAwareness of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals (preferred)Moderate computer skills for the development and maintenance of OpEx manufacturing resourcesAbility to solve problems by identifying the cause and offer solutionsPrevious experience in using Lean/Six Sigma tools/processes or utilizing the DMAIC method to solve problems (preferred)A self-starter with ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and think independentlyExcellent oral and written communication skillsOccasional off-shift or weekend hours

Created: 2025-11-15