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Service Centre Medical Device Manager

Abbott


Job Location:

Sittingbourne - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

What Youll Bring

  • Bachelors 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

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 base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United Kingdom > Sittingbourne : Sovereign House

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

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


Required Experience:

Manager


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