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Abbott Operational Excellence & Lean Specialist
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      JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott 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. Abbott in Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny Abbott Diabetes Care has opened  a new site, in Kilkenny, that is  at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture 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 systems. Main Purpose of the role In this role you will be as part of the Business Excellence team. As an Operational Excellence & Lean Specialist, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Kilkenny site. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with a passion for Lean methodologies, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable business impact. Main Responsibilities Lead and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Facilitate workshops and Kaizen events to identify and implement process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects aligned with strategic goals. Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to drive efficiency and eliminate waste. Track and report on project outcomes, ensuring delivery of tangible business benefits. Support the development and deployment of standard work and best practices. Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and training. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt desirable. Proven experience in leading or supporting cross-functional project teams. Demonstrated success in project delivery with measurable benefits. Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills. Experience in a regulated manufacturing or healthcare environment is a plus. Proven experience in leading or supporting cross-functional project teams. Demonstrated success in project delivery with measurable benefits. Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills. Experience in a regulated manufacturing or healthcare environment is a plus. What we Offer Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as Family health insurance, Excellent pension scheme Life assurance Career Development Fantastic new facility Growing business plus access to many more benefits. Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.       The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Engineering       DIVISION:          LOCATION: Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park       ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:       WORK SHIFT: Standard       TRAVEL: Not specified       MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable       SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable                  

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