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Service Centre Medical Device Manager

On-site in Sittingbourne·Full-time·Added 28 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Abbott

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Sittingbourne

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.

  • Proven leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing, medical device, service, or technical environment.

  • Strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence principles.

  • Demonstrated success leading Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement programs that deliver measurable business results.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

  • Experience managing operational budgets, performance metrics, and resource planning.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

  • Training and career development

  • Financial security

  • Health care and well-being programs

The role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager, Medical Devices Service Centre to lead a critical service operation supporting our medical device portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional operational performance, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of the Service Centre.

As a key leader within the organization, you will oversee a team of up to 30 employees, manage operational and financial performance, and collaborate with Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to ensure outstanding customer service and business results.

What you'll do

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement.

  • Direct day-to-day Service Centre operations to ensure the delivery of service, quality, compliance, and financial objectives.

  • Develop and execute operational, financial, and strategic plans aligned with broader business goals.

  • Partner with Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

  • Drive Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and service performance.

  • Own Service Centre performance metrics

  • Lead cross-functional investigations, identify root causes, communicate technical findings, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable quality, regulatory, and EHS requirements, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

  • Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, recruitment, succession planning, and employee development activities.

How you'll work

Standard

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

N/A

Supply Chain

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

United Kingdom > Sittingbourne : Sovereign House

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Not Applicable

About Abbott

Industry
Healthcare and Medical Devices
Founded
1888
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Abbott Park, USA
Website
abbott.com

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