Operational Excellence Specialist II

hace 1 mes


Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica Abbott A tiempo completo

The Opportunity This position plays a pivotal role in driving Operational excellence initiatives aligned with business needs for capacity, cycle time, and space usage improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct method & time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with the finance and operations teams to calculate business unit direct labor needs and establish direct labor standards.
• Support layout administration for specific product lines and facilitate layout changes that enable growth, space utilization, and flow improvements.
• Apply lean manufacturing and kaizen event principles to support tactical process improvement projects in the business unit.
• Provide assistance in implementing 5S activities in manufacturing and support areas.
• Organize and plan activities, track progress, and provide status updates as needed.
• Contribute to the introduction of new product lines by developing capacity models and defining work station distribution throughout the manufacturing area.

Requirements:
A bachelor's degree or equivalent engineering diploma, with at least 60% of the curriculum completed or successfully covered.
0-3 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in medical devices manufacturing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong English language skills are required.
Bonus points for prior experience with FDA, GMP, and ISO guidelines, as well as knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies like lean manufacturing techniques and value stream mapping.

Benefits and Details:
This full-time position is based on-site, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A competitive salary is offered, estimated around $65,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on location and qualifications. Abbott offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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