Industrial Engineer, Operational Excellence - Casa Grande, AZ Plant

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.

Industrial Engineer / Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer/Black Belt to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within our manufacturing plant.

This role is key to improving line performance, strengthening process governance, and supporting data‑driven decision making across production operations.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across the plant, with a primary focus on improving line OEE.

• Monitor, analyze, and report key production metrics.

• Develop, implement, and maintain process governance and sustainability for production line areas.

• Actively support site Operations Excellence programs and initiatives.

• Observe operations, analyze data, and provide recommendations for business process improvements.

• Facilitate the creation of project charters and coach Lean Six Sigma Green Belts and other project managers.

• Solve complex operational and process challenges.

• Coordinate and support cost‑saving projects related to material loss reduction, efficiency gains, and quality improvements.

• Provide project management and governance for site-level initiatives.

• Ensure accuracy of plant performance metrics, data analytics, and continuous improvement processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Demonstrated competence in plant operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.