Director, Project Management and Business Excellence

Abbott • Lake Forest, IL

6d • $147,300 - $294,700

About The Position

THE OPPORTUNITY Primary goals and objectives are the management and direction of the RMDx Global Business Services organization in the areas of BEx, Process Improvements leveraging lean six sigma methodology and strategic/operational projects. The scope includes both long range planning and short-term execution. Develop and implement effective processes in OTC, PTP, Logistics, Data and Technology functions of Global Business Services to deliver on business objectives. Develop processes to reduce cost and maximize service to global customers. Develop and grow the organization and the people in it. This position reports to the DVP of Global Business Services in RMDx. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON · Managing the Global Materials Management BEx function and process. · Develop SAP process improvements between the customer service and planning systems to reduce costs and improve service. · Manage large-scale global supply chain projects to reduce costs, reduce inventory investment, improve/streamline "go to market" strategies/processes and/or improve service to customers. · Develop and implement processes to meet business needs and goals. · Manage the Global Materials Management BEx process that includes development and prioritization of all Black Belt and Green Belt projects. · Ensure Business Excellence principles are implemented into all areas. · Manage large-scale global supply chain projects. · Meet all customer service expectations and goals (external and internal). · Provide global capacity analysis. · Strategic analysis and plans. · Development of all of the employees within the organization. · Ensure organizational compliance with all quality, regulatory, financial, human resource and ethics policies.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) General business or technical preferred.
• Must have SAP experience.
• Must have Supply Chain systems experience.
• Total Supply Chain experience to be 10+ years.
• 5+ years’ experience in Operations or Supply Chain required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (e.g. MBA, Masters) preferred but not required.
• Black Belt certified preferred.
• Additional experience in Project Management and/or Business Excellence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Global Materials Management BEx function and process.
• Develop SAP process improvements between the customer service and planning systems to reduce costs and improve service.
• Manage large-scale global supply chain projects to reduce costs, reduce inventory investment, improve/streamline "go to market" strategies/processes and/or improve service to customers.
• Develop and implement processes to meet business needs and goals.
• Manage the Global Materials Management BEx process that includes development and prioritization of all Black Belt and Green Belt projects.
• Ensure Business Excellence principles are implemented into all areas.
• Manage large-scale global supply chain projects.
• Meet all customer service expectations and goals (external and internal).
• Provide global capacity analysis.
• Strategic analysis and plans.
• Development of all of the employees within the organization.
• Ensure organizational compliance with all quality, regulatory, financial, human resource and ethics policies.

Benefits

• 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
• Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
• The base pay for this position is $147,300.00 – $294,700.00
• Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees