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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.

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist

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. You’ll 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 – 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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 stable 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 – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

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

What You’ll Work On

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

Major Responsibilities

• Identify and/or implement process improvement projects utilizing project management and change management methodologies

• Collaborate cross-functionally with individuals in different areas and levels of the plant, including facilitation of structured process for prioritization of projects

• Lead projects with moderate scope/requirements/deadlines

• Provide project updates to key stakeholders and senior leaders as appropriate

• Actively supporting the site’s Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement programs

• Observe, analyze, and support operations and quality processes to drive impactful business results

• Participate and facilitate cross-functional events including Kaizen, focus-problem solving, root cause analysis (RCAs), and other continuous improvement related activities

• Be actively engaged in the site’s Project Management Office (PMO)

• Work with appropriate personnel to obtain quotes or formalize projects, as appropriate, for identified scopes of work

• Provide other plant support as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence – necessary to understand plant operations

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• At least 1 year 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 Yellow Belt certification

• Project scheduling/management/resourcing experience

• High degree of familiarity with manufacturing processes

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)

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• 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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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.

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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