Business Excellence Manager at Abbott

Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline
9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills): Provides direction and monitors progress of exempt specialists and/or supervisors

Responsibilities

Recruits, coaches and develops organisational talent
Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organisational objectives
Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action
Demonstrates effective change leadership
Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organisational objectives
Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilising technical/professional knowledge and skills
Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g., compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA), British Standards Institution (BSI), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, etc.)
Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives
Develops, monitors and appropriately adjusts the annual budget for department(s)
Develops strategy, approach, content and structure of business excellence roadmap, and ensures execution of same. Incorporate lean and six sigma applications into business excellence approach
Develops and co-ordinates execution of detailed implementation plans for all levels of the organisation, including monthly milestone reporting
Provides leadership and direction to site for all business excellence activities
Provides organisational readiness / change agent support for the site
Provides forum for internal & external benchmarking to ensure best practices in business excellence
Facilitates strategic planning process, including regular review of performance against this plan
Develops a digital lean strategy to create efficiencies across the business and fosters new ways of working & managing the business
Liaise & benchmark with internal (Abbott Divisions) and external stakeholders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LeanSix SigmaClass AContinuous ImprovementDigital LeanChange ManagementLeadershipTalent DevelopmentStrategic Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Business Excellence Manager position?

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Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

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What key skills are required for the Business Excellence Manager role?

The role requires expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and Class A methodologies, along with skills in strategy development, change leadership, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential, keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making, and promotes a culture of business excellence where lean is the way of working and six sigma is the problem-solving tool.

What makes a strong candidate for this Business Excellence Manager position?

Strong candidates will have experience recruiting and developing talent, building strategic partnerships, leading change, and executing business excellence strategies incorporating Lean, Six Sigma, and digital improvements.

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees