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Planning Project Lead - Manufacturing
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£51,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2127 (61% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,900, and Abbott is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
About Our Diabetes Care Division
Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. World Leader in Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. Our Centre of Excellence in Witney is at the heart of innovation, producing electrodes and biosensors that support the day-to-day management of diabetes.
The site has played a key role in the development of the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System and its successors, including FreeStyle Libre 2, FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre Sense.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Planning Project Lead to join our Operations Planning team. In this role, you will lead projects that enhance our planning capabilities, support operational excellence, and ensure we continue to meet customer demand effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Working closely with stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams, you will manage projects from concept through to implementation, driving improvements in planning processes, systems, and ways of working. You will also play a key role in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring planning requirements are identified early and successfully integrated into production.
This role requires someone who combines strong project leadership skills with hands-on planning experience. You will be comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level, using data and analysis to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and support informed decision-making.
About You
You will bring :
- Experience leading projects, business improvements, or significant workstreams.
- Experience supporting or managing planning activities relating to New Product Introduction (NPI), product changes, or business transformation initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
- The ability to work comfortably within the detail while maintaining focus on overall project objectives.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- A degree qualification or equivalent experience.
- A recognised Project Management qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
At Abbott, you’ll be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in diabetes care. You’ll work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative solutions that improve lives.
In addition to a competitive salary, Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package including :
- Defined-contribution pension scheme#
- Share ownership scheme
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
APPLY NOW
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Not necessarily. Abbott holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2127 going rate of £51,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.