The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for anOperational Excellence Specialistto join our team inWitney. 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 whilemaintainingand uplifting quality and compliance standards.
This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate aboutproblemsolving, process optimisation, and empowering teams to work smarter.
Responsibilities
1. Act as a Continuous Improvement change specialist, coaching colleagues on Lean Six Sigma principles, tools, and project execution.
2. Support the set-up, facilitation, and delivery of Lean Six Sigma training across the site.
3. Develop and enhance Operational Excellence systems using structured PDCAmethodology— including benchmarking, current state assessment, future state proposals, and implementation support.
4. Deliver Operational Excellence initiatives that strengthen the Manufacturing Operating System and elevate the site’sOpExmaturity.
5. Independentlyidentify, lead, and execute small to medium improvement projects using DMAICmethodology.
6. Manage project resources, timelines, risks, and milestones; present findings and outcomes to key stakeholders.
7. Develop, deploy, andmaintaindigital tools (e.g., Power Apps) to improve operational visibility and efficiency.
8. Facilitate meetings and workshops to drive engagement, alignment, and problem-solving.
9. Support the wider Site Excellence team with engagement and cultural initiatives.
Education & Experience
Education:
10. Completed secondary education or equivalent.
Experience:
11. Demonstrated experience across Operations, Technical, Quality, and/orFinancialenvironments.
12. Strong communication, decision-making, facilitation, and collaborative leadership skills.
13. Practical experience with modern manufacturing excellence tools & techniques, including Lean Six Sigma.
14. 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:
15. A competitive salary and benefits package.
16. Aclass-leadingdefined contribution pension scheme.
17. Share ownership opportunities.
18. A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages career growth and development.
19. Access to a wide range of wellness initiatives and employee engagement activities.
At our Witney site: onsite allotments, beekeeping, yoga, and more.