Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
In AbbVie Ballytivnan, we are recruiting for a Operational Excellence Specialist to join our team. This position will report into the Operational Excellence Lead and support the implementation of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement programs throughout the organisation.
What you will do:
- Be responsible for executing continuous improvement efforts throughout the company to meet service, quality and cost objectives
- Support excellence in the day to day management of the business through implementation and maintenance of daily management tools.
- Support functional leadership and assigned teams with development of both strategic project portfolios and detailed project plans
- Establish/maintain network of change agents and be the focal point for continuous improvement expertise and trouble-shooting within all support functions.
- Apply the concepts, tools and training techniques of Lean, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma philosophies
- Influence/motivate senior management to identify opportunities and apply Lean, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma philosophies
- Support/motivate project teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.
- Provide regular communication of project status to departmental staff and leadership
- Lead education and training, in partnership with the OpEx team.
Qualifications
What you will need:
- A third level qualification in a science, quality or engineering discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ Experience in a similar role in a Pharmaceutical or Sterile Manufacturing environment
- A strong knowledge of regulatory requirements is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Lean Six Sigma green or yellow belt is desirable
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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