Director Manufacturing Process Engineering

Abbott • North Chicago, IL • 5h ago

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.

Job Title

Director, Manufacturing Process Engineering

The Opportunity

This Director, Manufacturing Process Engineering leads, oversees, and manages all aspects of global manufacturing projects within ADC. This position will leads a diverse team to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive project execution excellence and governance. This position will provide oversight of ADC manufacturing planning and cashflow management.

What You'll Work On

Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with ADC's business goals and growth/cost/sustainability objectives.

Orchestrate global financial strategies to drive sustainable and profitable manufacturing operations, including investments in process innovation, aligning technical and financial goals to ensure profitability.

Track, evaluate and mitigate geopolitical, economic, and environmental risks that impact global operations, guiding senior leadership in strategic risk assessment and decision-making processes.

Lead global vendor relationships, establishing selection processes aligned with global objectives, negotiating strategic partnerships, and driving effective vendor management throughout the organization.

Lead global innovations in reliability engineering, including the use of AI and other technologies to optimize analysis and drive safety, strategically evaluate and maintain asset portfolios, and establish asset management initiatives and supporting practices to support growth and sustainability objectives.

Drive effective cross-functional collaboration (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Finance, Third Party Manufacturing (TPM), Procurement and Legal) across projects and engineering initiatives, developing best practices in communication, collaboration, and ways of working.

Develop and maintain cross-divisional and cross-industry relationships, integrating insights from other divisions and industries to improve engineering practices that support an optimal customer experience.

Establish and nurture strategic alliances with global industry leaders and partners, establishing thought leadership and influencing industry direction to support ADC's vision.

Lead and manage a diverse team of engineering professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful project execution and governance according to ADC policy and procedures.

Develops and maintain a talent management strategy leading to a sustainable pipeline of quality talent according to current / future needs and organizational strategy, including the development of high potential talent, the proactive development of future-ready technical and other specializations, and investment in future leaders.

Foster cross-industry collaborations to drive technological advancements and develop global best practices.

Lead a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and operational excellence throughout the global engineering function.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline

10+ years experience in engineering, project management and/or operational expertise

Experience in leading multi-discipline technical teams running complex projects and/or processes.

Experience in managing projects and programs in large matrix organizations involving cross-site, cross-functional collaboration.

Proven track record in championing and driving improvements into manufacturing processes. to improve quality and drive OEE.

Strong financial acumen and experiencing influencing Senior leadership.

A career history marked by a consistent series of significant contributions and accomplishments.

Demonstrated and been recognized for excellence in breadth and depth of knowledge in global project / program management.

Experience in various functional areas such as manufacturing, quality, supply chain, etc.

Overall ability to integrate engineering into a partner with global business needs.

Interacts well with diverse groups across divisions and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.

Embraces and effectively supports business strategies with ability to communicate them throughout the organization in a compelling manner.

Works well with other experts and leaders within the division(s) in a collaborative, fast[1]paced goal-driven environment.

Demonstrated ability to present and get buy in of upper management for major programs.

Supervisory experience of both exempt and large non-exempt staffs

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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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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 $147,300.00 - $294,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com

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