Operational Excellence Manager

Abbott in Ireland: Operating since 1946, Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products. We employ around 6,000 people across ten sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo. Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal: Located in Donegal Town, our Diabetes Care division manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and sensors, including the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite, and FreeStyle Libre systems.

The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

The position is responsible for creating and leading the advancement of Operational Excellence principles and practices across the site through internal and external collaborations, delivering high impact sustainable business results.

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for operational excellence aligned with company and divisional goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to establish a multiyear roadmap and implementation plan to drive operational excellence effectiveness across the organisation.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to build awareness, understanding, and support for change initiatives.

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of operational excellence program.
• Develop and deploy standardised methodologies, tools, and frameworks for process improvement, such as Shingo, Lean Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Establish metrics and tracking mechanisms to assess the effectiveness and impact of operational excellence initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting employee engagement and involvement in process improvement initiatives.

• Degree in Business, operations management, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role/environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification and/or strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Champion engaged high performing teams through the Mindful Leader principles where respectful challenge is embraced in pursuit of collaborative outcomes.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing operational excellence initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

This is a senior role reporting to the Operations Manager, with responsibility of leading the operational excellence team.