Lean Six Sigma Specialist

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott in Ireland

In Ireland, Abbott employs almost 3,000 people across 11 sites. Abbott has six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. It has commercial and support operations in Dublin and shared services in Dublin and Westport. Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range ofhealth care products includingdiagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals.Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946. 

Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division – Sligo:
Abbott Diagnostic's is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics with approximately 70,000 institutional customers in more than 100 countries. Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, physician offices and clinics.

Abbott’s diagnostic products offer customers automation, convenience, cost effectiveness and flexibility. Abbott has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs. The history of Abbott Diagnostics is filled with examples of first-of-a-kind products and significant technological advancements.

We are currently looking for a Lean Six Sigma Specialist and the role will involve the following:

Department Objective

·  To ensure that the AIDD Sligo Plant meets the business objectives through the development of best in class Manufacturing Operational Processes.

Primary function

·  Manage all assigned projects to timely completion and deliver cost savings as agreed per project.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

·  Lead projects that result in major business process improvements for AIDD Sligo.
·  Deploy techniques of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) in assigned BEx projects
·  Understand/apply the Lean Six Sigma training to projects.
·  Track and report project results to management, internally and externally.
·  Lead and influence team members that the Lean Six Sigma methodology is the right thing to do.
·  Work closely with Project Sponsor and Business Excellence Manager to continuously review process and to eliminate barriers in projects.
·  Ensure that process improvements stay in place over time.
·  Develop site Culture initiatives to establish and maintain the Lean Six Sigma concepts.
·  Ensure Environmental procedures eg recycling, waste minimizations are adhered to and improvements made where possible.

Environmental Health & Safety

·  Ensure Environmental, Health and Safety standards are met and all EHS regulations and procedures are adhered to.  Foster an awareness of Environmental Health & Safety in the plant and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Supervisory/ Management Responsibility

The position has responsibility for managing several indirect reports across various disciplines to achieve assigned goals.

Additionally, skills in the following area are required;

·  Frequent contacts with Abbott personnel at many levels, Division, Affiliate and other plants.
·  Close contact with plant personnel at all levels

Leadership Activities

The Business Excellence Black Belt will be required to demonstrate outstanding leadership skills including the following

·  Link the cross functional team’s vision to that of the organization
·  Seek appropriate input before making decisions
·  Build an effective team
·  Provide clear direction and define priorities

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to:

·  Communicate with all levels of the organization
·  Communicate effectively with cross functional team
·  Recognize and reward effort.
·  Resolve conflict constructively.
·  Seek feedback
·  High level of contact with other Abbott Sites.

Education

A Bachelor of Science/Engineering/Quality or a Third level qualification in Business.

This will provide the foundation necessary to understand BEx principles and develop ongoing BEx skills

Experience/ Background

The following items describe the level of experience needed to quality for this

Position:

·  Three years post-graduate experience in a commercial health care manufacturing environment
·  Two years experience of people management/motivation or proven leadership skills
·  Good communication abilities.

This experience is necessary to ensure the necessary skills and problem solving techniques have been acquired

Problem solving

·  The Business Excellence Black Belt is expected to use own initiative in tackling and resolving problems related to assigned projects.

Accountability

·  The BEx Black Belt is answerable and liable for the timely and successful completion of assigned projects

Reporting

·  This position reports to the area Manager.

Scope of Authority

·  The position has a wide scope for decision making within confines of agreed Business Excellence Goals.
·  Supervision/direction is received through one on one meetings with the area Manger and Project Sponsors.

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JOB FAMILY:

Tech Support-Support Services

DIVISION:

ADD Diagnostics

LOCATION:

Ireland - Sligo

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable