Operations Professional Development Program (PDP)
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“Operations Professional Development Program (PDP) - STEM Graduate Scheme - Summer 2026 start at Operations Professional Development Program (PDP). Skills: Operations, Process Improvement, Cross-functional coordination. Assume full responsibility. Contribute as operations professional”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills
10% travel, Medical surveillance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Bachelor's/Master's in Automation, Bachelor's/Master's in Biotechnology, Bachelor's/Master's in Pharmacy, Bachelor's/Master's in Food Science, Grade 2:1 or higher, Interest in Operations career, Track record of academic performance, Track record of co-curricular activities, Capacity to apply skills, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills, Communication skills, Flexibility to work on projects, Willingness to work on projects, Previous internship experience, Previous co-op experience, Right to work in UK
Nice to Have
International rotation experience
What You'll Do.
Assume full responsibility
Contribute as operations professional
Rotate through assignments
Relocate abroad for assignment
Work within business units
Explore crossover assignments
Create personalized growth plan
Obtain customized training
Report to department manager
Learn manufacturing process
Follow rotations across functions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Work with mentor
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project Management
Full Job Description
## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Operations Professional Development Program – the UK** 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 participant from the UK, you will begin the program and first two rotations in your home country at our Witney site, then you will complete your final-year rotation abroad. Upon completion, PDP participants graduate into their next full-time position in their home country, continuing to grow their career and contributing as an Abbott professional using the foundation of skills, experience and network developed during their time in the program. **As a OPDP participant you will:** * Be a regular full-time employee of Abbott 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 three challenging, demanding, and diverse assignments. * Develop a well-rounded skill set through assignments in the established learning tracks (see below) for the program. * Relocate abroad for the final assignment to experience 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, Operational Excellence). * 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 rotation overview:** * In the UK, the OPDP rotation is based on annual rotatio
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