[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Abbott Laboratories jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Abbott Laboratories · United Kingdom - Witney # Operational Excellence Specialist United Kingdom - Witney Listed on Abbott Laboratories’s official careers site. Posted September 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-Kingdom---Witney/Operational-Excellence-Specialist_31162611) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Abbott Laboratories](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) / Operational Excellence Specialist ## Job description ### 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 Product Return investigation 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 offers the exciting opportunity to assist in the set-up of a new facility at the Witney Campus. This new building allows the incumbent to help design lean principles into the facility and processes from day one. This 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 principles, tools, and project execution. - Responsible for the set-up, facilitation, and delivery of Lean training across the department. - 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 departmental processes and elevate the departments OpEx 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. ### 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. The base pay for this position is N/A In 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 28 days - Location: United Kingdom - Witney[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-Kingdom---Witney/Operational-Excellence-Specialist_31162611) ## More jobs at Abbott Laboratories ### [Product Inspection Shift Lead (Nights, 4 on 4 off)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/82af9d15661aea89c94d/) United Kingdom - Witney ### [Site EHS Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/995000a27272886e3a8c/) United Kingdom - Witney ### [Engineer, Project Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/dabd4d3275a606bbfdeb/) United Kingdom - Witney ### [Internal Communications Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/462a7e789e474ac58ef1/) United Kingdom - Witney ### [Manufacturing Shift Lead (4 on 4 off, Nights)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/9f808fa0822a1ae6a157/) United Kingdom - Witney ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Operational Excellence Consultant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/4e9cd41f0dd787dd445f/) UnitedHealth Group · Gurgaon, Haryana ### [Manager Operational Excellence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/couche-tard/jobs/1d537af05aed0dff7fae/) Couche Tard ### [manager operational excellence automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/411f0869e0979f230d05/) Richemont ### [Manager Operational Excellence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/couche-tard/jobs/54a8ea35ccea2dd60657/) Couche Tard ### [Internship - Operational Excellence (f/m/div)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/0edb201c302b12861c39/) Infineon Technologies · Graz OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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