Manager, Quality Operational Excellence - Nutrition - Columbus, OH/Abbott Park, IL

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Manager, Quality Operational Excellence - Nutrition - Columbus, OH/Abbott Park, IL jobs in Columbus, OH, US

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.

 Manager, Quality Operational Excellence

 About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

Our location in Columbus, OH, or Abbott Park, IL currently has an opportunity for Manager, Quality Operational Excellence. 

The candidate will report to the Director, NA Quality Assurance Operations.

Manage 1 or more projects with moderate complexity.  Expedite, manage, and coordinate a multitude of interrelated activities within constraints of limited human and financial resources and changing priorities.  Complies with quality system. May be required to establish / manage project budget.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide leadership and support to the NA QA Operations Director and plant QA teams by managing a variety of projects and initiatives.
• Conveys clear communication both internally and externally and possess a process driven mindset to enable business objectives.  
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the Quality System and serve as a liaison for continuous improvement opportunities, risk management and event management.
• Assist with the budget planning process and various Quality System policy ownership duties

Day to day activities may include but are not limited to the following:

Expertise and Problem-Solving Duties:

• Coordinate input from multiple areas or multiple project managers on related projects.
• Develop project specifications and objectives, strategies, timelines and milestones/design and development plan. Utilize project scheduling software to plan and track projects.
• Identify resource requirements, cost, and time schedules. Develop an implementation plan, conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans to accommodate unforeseen events.
• Lead cross-functional teams through project planning exercises to develop detailed schedules and integrated project plans.
• Define the nature of the stated business or technical problem.
• Develop alternatives to major business problems.  Assist management in selecting the specific action plans that will best meet the identified long-term business issues.
• Anticipate long-term future problems, resolve current issues, learn and adjust based on prior results and prior project leadership experience.
• Assure that projects will effectively integrate with existing programs and strategies so that long- and short-term business goals are attained.
• Recognize the broader implications of actions and proposals on the final project outcome, related systems and activities, and general business strategy.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to keep management and team informed. Identify problems, their resolution, trends, and their impact on project success; propose recommendations for management action.
• Analyze date for true causes of problems.

Accountability/Required Supervision:

• Negotiate project outcomes and deliverables to meet the conflicting demands of time, money and deadlines
• Maintain project expenses within budget.
• Drive cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deliverables established in project planning and agreed upon with senior leadership.
• May function as the project contact with third party vendors.
• Accountable for the total project scope; completion within budget constraints and scheduled completion date.
• Accountable for the successful completion of project tasks under direct or matrix control.
• Level loads work to ensure effective use of available resources.

Leadership Activities:

• Solicit the cooperation of a diverse group of disciplines and functions in a tactful and persuasive manner.

• Lead others in the completion of project tasks.
• Manage the decision-making process.
• Manage a cross-functional team which may consist of senior level individual contributors.
• Is the final decision-maker for conflicts when in context of agreed upon project plan.
• Creates a work environment that supports team effectiveness. Provides feedback to team members on performance.

Level of interpersonal skills:

• Interact with senior level management to reach agreement regarding significant program strategies.
• Interface with other disciplines, customers, internal clients, and project staff and internal/ external experts as required.
• Prepare and presents written and oral reports and other presentations to internal and external audiences. Adjusts presentation style and content to suit the audience.
• Negotiate resources, both human and financial.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING  

Required  

• Bachelor’s Degree - In a discipline appropriate to the project

• Minimum 10 years

• Has successfully led several high complexity projects from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated technical skills and management judgment appropriate to the project.
• Demonstrated expertise in PM tools and processes.

 Manager, Quality Operational Excellence

 About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

Our location in Columbus, OH, or Abbott Park, IL currently has an opportunity for Manager, Quality Operational Excellence. 

The candidate will report to the Director, NA Quality Assurance Operations.

Manage 1 or more projects with moderate complexity.  Expedite, manage, and coordinate a multitude of interrelated activities within constraints of limited human and financial resources and changing priorities.  Complies with quality system. May be required to establish / manage project budget.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide leadership and support to the NA QA Operations Director and plant QA teams by managing a variety of projects and initiatives.
• Conveys clear communication both internally and externally and possess a process driven mindset to enable business objectives.  
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the Quality System and serve as a liaison for continuous improvement opportunities, risk management and event management.
• Assist with the budget planning process and various Quality System policy ownership duties

Day to day activities may include but are not limited to the following:

Expertise and Problem-Solving Duties:

• Coordinate input from multiple areas or multiple project managers on related projects.
• Develop project specifications and objectives, strategies, timelines and milestones/design and development plan. Utilize project scheduling software to plan and track projects.
• Identify resource requirements, cost, and time schedules. Develop an implementation plan, conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans to accommodate unforeseen events.
• Lead cross-functional teams through project planning exercises to develop detailed schedules and integrated project plans.
• Define the nature of the stated business or technical problem.
• Develop alternatives to major business problems.  Assist management in selecting the specific action plans that will best meet the identified long-term business issues.
• Anticipate long-term future problems, resolve current issues, learn and adjust based on prior results and prior project leadership experience.
• Assure that projects will effectively integrate with existing programs and strategies so that long- and short-term business goals are attained.
• Recognize the broader implications of actions and proposals on the final project outcome, related systems and activities, and general business strategy.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to keep management and team informed. Identify problems, their resolution, trends, and their impact on project success; propose recommendations for management action.
• Analyze date for true causes of problems.

Accountability/Required Supervision:

• Negotiate project outcomes and deliverables to meet the conflicting demands of time, money and deadlines
• Maintain project expenses within budget.
• Drive cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deliverables established in project planning and agreed upon with senior leadership.
• May function as the project contact with third party vendors.
• Accountable for the total project scope; completion within budget constraints and scheduled completion date.
• Accountable for the successful completion of project tasks under direct or matrix control.
• Level loads work to ensure effective use of available resources.

Leadership Activities:

• Solicit the cooperation of a diverse group of disciplines and functions in a tactful and persuasive manner.

• Lead others in the completion of project tasks.
• Manage the decision-making process.
• Manage a cross-functional team which may consist of senior level individual contributors.
• Is the final decision-maker for conflicts when in context of agreed upon project plan.
• Creates a work environment that supports team effectiveness. Provides feedback to team members on performance.

Level of interpersonal skills:

• Interact with senior level management to reach agreement regarding significant program strategies.
• Interface with other disciplines, customers, internal clients, and project staff and internal/ external experts as required.
• Prepare and presents written and oral reports and other presentations to internal and external audiences. Adjusts presentation style and content to suit the audience.
• Negotiate resources, both human and financial.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING  

Required  

• Bachelor’s Degree - In a discipline appropriate to the project

• Minimum 10 years

• Has successfully led several high complexity projects from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated technical skills and management judgment appropriate to the project.
• Demonstrated expertise in PM tools and processes.

MISC:

• This is an on-sire role (Columbus, OH or Abbott Park, IL)
• We will provide relocation

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* 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

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

: this is an on-site role (Columbus, OH or Abbott Park, IL)

Apply Now

* 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

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $125,300.00 – $250,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.