Operational Excellence Specialist job opportunity at Abbott.



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Abbott Operational Excellence Specialist
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: full-time
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      JOB DESCRIPTION: Join Abbott as an Operational Excellence Specialist   – based i n   Witney   About Abbott   Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 13 5   years,   we’ve   been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows individuals and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create innovative solutions across the spectrum of health, advancing technologies that help people live their best lives.   The Opportunity   We have an exciting opportunity for an   Operational Excellence Specialist   to join our team in   Witney . In this role, you will act as a key change agent, driving Continuous Improvement (CI) activity across our Operational areas. You will help develop a culture of excellence by supporting teams with Lean Six Sigma tools, data-driven decision-making, and enhanced operational processes — all while   maintaining   and uplifting quality and compliance standards.   This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about   problem   solving , process optimisation, and empowering teams to work smarter.     Responsibilities   Act as a Continuous Improvement change specialist, coaching colleagues on Lean Six Sigma principles, tools, and project execution.   Support the set-up, facilitation, and delivery of Lean Six Sigma training across the site.   Develop and enhance Operational Excellence systems using structured PDCA   methodology   — including benchmarking, current state assessment, future state proposals, and implementation support.   Deliver Operational Excellence initiatives that strengthen the Manufacturing Operating System and elevate the site’s   OpEx   maturity.   Independently   identify , lead, and execute small to medium improvement projects using DMAIC   methodology .   Manage project resources, timelines, risks, and milestones; present findings and outcomes to key stakeholders.   Develop, deploy, and   maintain   digital tools (e.g., Power Apps) to improve operational visibility and efficiency.   Facilitate meetings and workshops to drive engagement, alignment, and problem-solving.   Support the wider Site Excellence team with engagement and cultural initiatives.     Education & Experience   Education:   Completed secondary education or equivalent.   Experience:   Demonstrated experience across Operations, Technical, Quality, and/or   Financial   environments.   Strong communication , decision-making, facilitation, and collaborative leadership skills.   Practical experience with modern manufacturing excellence tools & techniques, including Lean Six Sigma.   Ability to perform data analysis using Excel; familiarity with basic Power BI dashboards and interpretation of trends/KPIs.     What We Offer   At Abbott, we believe in helping you bring your passion, ideas, and purpose to life. In return, we offer:   A competitive salary and benefits package.   A   class - leading   defined contribution pension scheme.   Share ownership opportunities.   A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages career growth and development.   Access to a wide range of wellness initiatives and employee engagement activities.   At our Witney site: onsite allotments, beekeeping, yoga, and more.         The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing       DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care          LOCATION: United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility       ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:       WORK SHIFT: Standard       TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time       MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable       SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable                  

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