Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

1d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or closely related discipline
• Must possess Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (required training and corresponding project completion)
• Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures within engineering discipline.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional DMAIC projects with significant financial and operational impact
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities aligned with site strategy
• Serve as a change agent, driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Identify integration points across the project value stream projects/processes and coordinate the improvements with key stakeholders and process owners to maximize project/program value delivery
• Manage the development and maintenance of methods and enabling systems (including governance, organizational structures, processes and tools) that accurately demonstrate the degree to which the project/program goals, objectives and metrics are being met.
• Recruit experts, advocates and team members into the Operational Excellence organization, and ensure continuing development of their skills.
• Utilize statistical analysis and problem-solving tools to identify root causes
• Apply Lean tools (e.g., value stream mapping, Yamazumi diagrams, standard work, 5S) to optimize workflows
• Analyze production data to improve throughput, reduce cycle time, and enhance labor efficiency
• Support labor balancing, line design, and capacity optimization initiatives
• Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through waste reduction and downtime mitigation
• Lead Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops
• Provide thorough stakeholder management and change management – this includes keeping the project sponsor, plant management, and site personnel informed of project status (deliverables, milestones, overall timeline, etc.) including Project Management Office (PMO) updates
• Drive replication of applicable best practices and learnings across sites, organizations and the division functions
• Operate with general direction and minimal supervision from the Manager, Operational Excellence with full responsibility to make decisions that directly impact successful project outcomes

Benefits

• 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 student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior