Specialist - Operational Excellence

Abbott Nutrition is seeking an Operations Excellence Specialist to work our nutrition plant in Casa Grande, AZ. As an integral member of the Operations Excellence team, the Operations Excellence Specialist will support manufacturing operations by applying data-driven analysis, structured problem-solving, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

• Identify and deliver a minimum of $100,000 in annual cost savings or cost avoidance through targeted improvement projects.
• Provide analytical and process support to Focus Teams, including trend analysis to reduce equipment downtime.
• Actively participate in daily manufacturing meetings and GEMBA walks to support real-time problem-solving and operational awareness.
• Facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and focused problem-solving sessions to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain Value Stream Maps and/or a Process Transformation document to optimize manufacturing workflows.
• Mentor and train Yellow Belts in the application of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies and tools, fostering a culture of operational excellence.

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Business, Operations, Science or related.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated success in applying LSS/Continuous Improvement/OpEx tools.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations, business improvement, quality systems, or other areas related to project management.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit
• Tuition reimbursement

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.