JOB DESCRIPTION:Join Abbott as an Operational Excellence Specialist – based in Witney About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, we’ve been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows individuals and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create innovative solutions across the spectrum of health, advancing technologies that help people live their best lives.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Excellence Specialist to join our team in Witney. In this role, you will act as a key change agent, driving Continuous Improvement (CI) activity across our Operational areas. You will help develop a culture of excellence by supporting teams with Lean Six Sigma tools, data-driven decision-making, and enhanced operational processes — all while maintaining and uplifting quality and compliance standards.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about problem solving, process optimisation, and empowering teams to work smarter.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a Continuous Improvement change specialist, coaching colleagues on Lean Six Sigma principles, tools, and project execution.

• Support the set-up, facilitation, and delivery of Lean Six Sigma training across the site.

• Develop and enhance Operational Excellence systems using structured PDCA methodology — including benchmarking, current state assessment, future state proposals, and implementation support.

• Deliver Operational Excellence initiatives that strengthen the Manufacturing Operating System and elevate the site’s Op Ex maturity.

• Independently identify, lead, and execute small to medium improvement projects using DMAIC methodology.

• Manage project resources, timelines, risks, and milestones; present findings and outcomes to key stakeholders.

• Develop, deploy, and maintain digital tools (e.g., Power Apps) to improve operational visibility and efficiency.

• Facilitate meetings and workshops to drive engagement, alignment, and problem-solving.

• Support the wider Site Excellence team with engagement and cultural initiatives.

Education & Experience Education:

• Completed secondary education or equivalent.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience across Operations, Technical, Quality, and/or Financial environments.

• Strong communication, decision-making, facilitation, and collaborative leadership skills.

• Practical experience with modern manufacturing excellence tools & techniques, including Lean Six Sigma.

• Ability to perform data analysis using Excel; familiarity with basic Power BI dashboards and interpretation of trends/KPIs.

What We Offer:

At Abbott, we believe in helping you bring your passion, ideas, and purpose to life. In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.

• A class-leading defined contribution pension scheme.

• Share ownership opportunities.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages career growth and development.

• Access to a wide range of wellness initiatives and employee engagement activities.

At our Witney site: onsite allotments, beekeeping, yoga, and more.

The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care:

LOCATION:

United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: ##WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable