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.

Working at Abbott

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) PPO

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Lake Forest, IL location in the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division. Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

What You’ll Work On

Strategic Program Execution: Ensuring alignment with business objectives through effective execution of supply chain projects. Project Planning and Budgeting: Developing, prioritizing, and submitting comprehensive project plans and budgets. Resource Management: Defining and allocating project resources efficiently. Performance Reviews and Evaluations: Conducting performance reviews and post-implementation evaluations to ensure continuous improvement. Program Ownership: Taking ownership of the successful implementation of multiple projects within a program. Team Management: Overseeing the work of project managers to ensure cohesive and effective project execution.

In addition:

In collaboration with key business functions identify and develop long term strategies while executing the short-term business objectives.

Lead and manage the planning and implementation of key strategic programs, delivering high impact sustainable business results.

Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing a project; monitor progress and performance against the project plan; resolve operational problems, minimize delays.

Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete the project.

Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.

Deploy lean six sigma, change management tools and methodologies to ensure project success e.g. Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC etc.

Work collaboratively with site functional groups, CFTs and other site Project Managers to develop Project Plans.

Manage and evaluate impact of any project changes and adjust implementation activities as required with required contingency plans implemented and executed.

Develop, manage, and support strategic programs or projects at the site to timely completion and deliver on agreed milestones.

Required Qualifications 

Associate's degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Minimum 7 years similar work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 + years" experience in Supply Chain / Distribution / Logistics.

5+ years' experience in Senior level Business or Project Management.

5+ years" experience in Operations/Manufacturing Management.

5+ years" experience Engineering/Technical Management.

Total Combined Minimum years of experience required: 8+ years (Not necessarily the sum of the above.)

Technical and financial requirements of the position require strong analytical, planning and general management skills.   Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting Division.

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Power BI)

Strong analytical, financial and P&L skill required.   

Demonstrated ability of managing cost performance, supply/demand forecasting & distribution execution across a variety of product lines from multiple sources.   

Experience in management information systems, supply chain technology/processes such as SAP, Oracle, JIT, ERP, DRP.   

Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting medical devices (FDA QSR/ISO 13485) is required.   

APICS Certification

* 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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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