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. **About Abbott** Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. Our location in **Lake Forest, IL** currently has an opportunity for an **Operational Excellence Lead.** In this role you will assist CMI’s BU operational excellence strategies that help the organization understand the importance of metrics measurements and the impact of operational performance. To help drive visual management, understand data, and engage our employees on the techniques, tools and philosophies of lean management. This is an entry level OpEx position that can serve as a pathway to development opportunity. **WHAT YOU'LL DO** + **Support OpEx Strategy:** Actively support the Operational Excellence (OpEx) strategy at CMI Business Unit (BU). + **Process Improvement Projects:** Lead and execute process improvement projects using OpEx tools and techniques. + **Analytical Solutions:** Assist in working with the offshore business intelligence unit to design and implement analytical solutions. + **Metrics and Measurements:** Assist the organization in understanding and utilizing metrics and measurements that impact performance. + **Kaizen Events:** Assist in leading Kaizen events across various sites to drive continuous improvement. + **Project Reporting:** Ensure project metrics and timelines are reported via appropriate systems in a timely manner. + **Collaboration:** Work with site operations and different levels of subject matter experts and leaders to advance project and continuous improvement goals. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING** **REQUIRED:** + Assocaites degree in Engineering or Business Operations. + Project management and team leadership experience + Two years+ of demonstrated success in applying continuous improvement lean/six sigma tools + Highly motivated process thinker that drives customer focused solutions + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing projects within deadlines + Experience analyzing and using data to make data driven decisions **WHAT WE OFFER** + At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: + **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance + **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans + **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs + **Paid time off** + **401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match + **The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com