Role: Risk Management Project Manager II
Location: Abbott Park, IL 60064 (Remote)
Duration: 6 Months on W2
Pay Rate: $57/Hr.
Shift Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM
Main Purpose of Role
The primary responsibility of the TPM Operations Manager is to elevate supplier performance and mitigate risk
associated with
new and existing TPMs globally. The role is responsible for operational/technical oversight and management of key
TPMs with
specific focus on fostering collaboration and continuous improvement to ensure the highest level of performance in
all parts of
the business.
Main Responsibilities
Develops and prioritizes TPM department goals and objectives, measures performance, and implements corrective
actions
when necessary.
Develops objectives and programs to reduce the total acquisition costs (product/component cost glide paths).
Develops
and implements consistent performance metrics for TPMs.
Responsible for initiating/facilitating/coordinating new and current product/component designs and design
changes to
achieve improved quality and cost.
Responsible for providing leadership in identifying and developing reliable and cost effective manufacturing
processes for
all new and existing products/components manufactured by TPMs.
Project coordinator for TPM impacted programs such as product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives,
material
changes, validation of new manufacturing process, etc., providing oversight and guidance to Supply Chain, Quality,
and
Regulatory functions to ensure uninterrupted product/component supply. Ensures approved projects are within
budget.
Responsible for knowledge of TPM business, systems and processes through close work with Marketing, Quality
Assurance,
Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
Ensure TPM governance is established to ensure clear roles and responsibilities, review process and metrics.
Develop
strategies to address TPM performance issues. Accountable to establish and maintain effective cross-functional
communication and working relationships between Abbott and Supplier's Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D,
Regulatory,
etc., functions.
Responsible for evaluation and identification of technical manufacturing capabilities of current and future TPMs.
Leads
activities to close gaps where applicable. Provides subject matter expertise during due diligence assessments.
Supports
global Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering to ensure commercial needs and requirements are met through
effective
and efficient TPM strategies.
Responsible for regional personnel at internal and external/TPM manufacturing sites. Coordinates internal and
external
resources to address issues and ensure supply. Leads internal project teams to successfully manage new
manufacturing
site start-ups.
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Division policies and procedures.
Evaluates cost / benefit of various financial scenarios and makes recommendations to senior management.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements linked to manufacturing.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and
work
Experience
Master's Degree - MBA desirable, but not necessary.
Experience/Background
Minimum 10 Years Strong Negotiating And Influencing Skills.
Strong oral and written presentation skills and ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical