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Operations Excellence Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable E-3 status with no lottery and no annual cap, making this one of the most direct paths to U.S. operations leadership.
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
The role of the Operations Excellence Manager is to direct Operations Excellence programs for the plant. These include Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs). In addition, the Operations Excellence Manager leads the Class A certification and recertification processes, ensuring a Class A culture is maintained at the site.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for achieving and maintaining Class A certification at the site.
- Leads the preparation of a strategic plan to achieve best-in-class status for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitates the identification, review and implementation of agreed upon cost improvement projects.
- Provides leadership and drives initiatives to improve the culture and employee engagement at the site.
- Leads the Operations Excellence program within the plant and effectively coordinates projects within the site.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required. Preferred disciplines include Sciences, Engineering, Operations Management.
- A self-starting, self-motivated, natural leader with highly developed interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills is vital to the position.
- 5 - 7 years of project engineering/management, operations, materials management, planning or distribution experience as well as team leadership.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
The role of the Operations Excellence Manager is to direct Operations Excellence programs for the plant. These include Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs). In addition, the Operations Excellence Manager leads the Class A certification and recertification processes, ensuring a Class A culture is maintained at the site.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for achieving and maintaining Class A certification at the site.
- Leads the preparation of a strategic plan to achieve best-in-class status for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitates the identification, review and implementation of agreed upon cost improvement projects.
- Provides leadership and drives initiatives to improve the culture and employee engagement at the site.
- Leads the Operations Excellence program within the plant and effectively coordinates projects within the site.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required. Preferred disciplines include Sciences, Engineering, Operations Management.
- A self-starting, self-motivated, natural leader with highly developed interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills is vital to the position.
- 5 - 7 years of project engineering/management, operations, materials management, planning or distribution experience as well as team leadership.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Excellence Manager
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but prepare a credential evaluation letter in advance. Employers unfamiliar with Australian qualifications will need reassurance before filing your LCA.
Target manufacturers with dedicated HR compliance teams
Operations Excellence Manager roles are concentrated in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Larger employers in these sectors already have HR teams experienced with DOL Labor Condition Applications, which shortens your sponsorship timeline significantly.
Clarify the specialty occupation fit early
Your offer letter must describe duties tied to a specific discipline like industrial engineering or supply chain management. A generic operations title without degree-specific duties listed can complicate your LCA. Ask the hiring manager to specify required qualifications before the offer is finalized.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This covers DOL certification, consulate preparation, and document review so your employer doesn't need to engage a separate immigration attorney.
Search for roles using E-3 sponsorship as a filter
Many employers willing to sponsor E-3 visas don't advertise it. Use Migrate Mate to find Operations Excellence Manager roles with active E-3 sponsorship history, rather than applying broadly and raising the question late in the process.
Negotiate the LCA filing timeline into your start date
The DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but your consulate appointment may add two to eight weeks. Build this window into your start date negotiation so the employer isn't waiting on an unrealistic Day 1.
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How do I find Operations Excellence Manager jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Operations Excellence Manager roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. Many employers willing to sponsor don't advertise it explicitly, so searching a platform built around E-3 sponsorship history surfaces opportunities that a standard job search would miss. From there, you can move directly into the filing process once an offer is confirmed.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Operations Excellence Manager role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the job's core duties. A generalist management role where any degree suffices may not meet the specialty occupation standard, so the job description needs to be precise.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Operations Excellence Managers?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply as soon as you have a job offer and a certified LCA, at any time of year. The H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate and a fixed April filing window. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path to the same outcome.
Can I transfer my E-3 to a new employer if I change operations roles?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific, so you need a new LCA and visa stamp for each new employer. If you're already in the U.S. on E-3 status, your new employer files a fresh LCA before you start. There's no portability equivalent to the H-1B's AC21 rule, so timing the transition carefully matters, particularly if your current visa stamp is close to expiry.
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