- Company: Abbott
- Location: Casa Grande, Arizona
- Salary: $129,300–$258,700/yr
Abbott at a glance
abbott.com- Founded 1888
- Employees 73000
- Ticker ABT
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 5493000JGTEVCCT0C131, BE) — via GLEIF
FDA medical device clearances: 2+ 510(k)s, most recent in 2026 — via openFDA 510(k)
Clinical trial sponsor: 9 trials registered — via ClinicalTrials.gov
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is a U.S. multinational health care company founded in 1888, headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois. It makes diagnostics, nutritionals, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals sold outside the U.S. About 73,000 employees work for the company globally.
17,338 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Operational Excellence Manager at Abbott in Casa Grande, Arizona
About the Role
The Operational Excellence Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure operational efficiency for Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance productivity and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of operational excellence strategies, focusing on lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles.
- Collaborate with various departments to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
- Conduct process audits and root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of operational improvements.
- Train and mentor team members on best practices in operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operational management or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
- Strong knowledge of lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels within the organization.
More About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With 115,000 colleagues serving in over 160 countries, we are dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovation.
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Working in Casa Grande, Arizona
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This role is on-site in Casa Grande, Arizona, Arizona. Arizona is a Southwestern U.S. state bordering Mexico, with Phoenix as capital and largest city; the Casa Grande area sits in the state’s central desert corridor.
Arizona is a landlocked state in the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners region with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. It also borders Nevada to the northwest and California to the west, and shares an international border with the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix, which is the most populous state capital
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Arizona: 0.7% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Arizona: $15.15/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Arizona: $59,779 — via FRED
Home prices in Arizona (year over year): +2.3% — via FRED
Median household income in Pinal County: $77,588 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Pinal County: 32 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Pinal County: Drove Alone (68%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Pinal County: 93% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Casa Grande Dispatch, listed 2002 (58m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 89°F / low 55°F year-round (summers around 106°F, winters around 39°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,583/mo · $1,839/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 428m (1,404 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Operational Excellence Manager sits in the general/operations leadership track: building process discipline, cross-functional influence, and readiness for broader plant or network operations roles within large health care manufacturers like Abbott.
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Expect scenario questions on waste reduction, stakeholder buy-in, and sustaining gains in a regulated plant. Prepare one clear example of a process you improved end-to-end and how you measured results.
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Strong fit if you enjoy hands-on ops excellence in a large, established medical devices and health care company (ABT), on-site in Arizona’s Casa Grande area—not remote.
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Listing facts
- Role Operational Excellence Manager
- Employer Abbott
- Location Casa Grande, Arizona
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $129,300–$258,700/yr
- Posted August 1, 2026
- Apply by September 1, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (267 words)
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