PDP Operations

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) is an entry-level, three-year rotation program designed to offer hands-on experience while promoting personal and professional growth.

As a member of OPDP you will:

• Be a regular full-time employee of Abbott Laboratories and qualify for the same competitive salary and benefits as other Abbott employees. 
• Assume full responsibility and contribute as a functional operations professional.
• Rotate through four challenging, demanding and diverse assignments.
• Develop a well-rounded skill set through assignments in the established learning tracks (see below) for the program.
• Relocate to various sites to experience assignment diversity and operations. 
• Work within multiple business units during your rotational program at Abbott.
• Have the opportunity to explore possible crossover assignments within other Operation Programs (i.e. Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety).
• Be paired with a mentor to assist in the development of your operations career.
• Create a personalized growth plan to serve as a step-by-step guide towards the experiences, knowledge and resources necessary to achieve your career goals.
• Obtain training customized to support your individual growth and development.
• Report to a department manager in each assignment who will oversee your day-to-day responsibilities. 

OPDP Rotations:

• Technical Rotation
• Supervisory Rotation
• OUS OPEX Rotation

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or General Engineering.  
• Engineering related internship/co-op/work experience.
• Advance Level of English
• Strong academic performance and extra curricular achievement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity.
• Qualified candidates must be interested in pursuing careers in Operations.
• Ideal candidates will have no more than one year of work experience post-graduation to qualify for the entry-level program.

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