Phil Wessinger

Phil Wessinger is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operational excellence, manufacturing engineering, and procurement, currently serving as Sr. Manager of Operational Excellence at Abbott since July 2013. In this role, Wessinger provides strategic guidance and acts as a liaison between Abbott and third-party manufacturers, overseeing procurement of over $40 million annually across numerous suppliers. Previous roles at Abbott included managing teams in manufacturing engineering for Endovascular Catheters, leading continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies, and assisting in various quality assurance and R&D engineering capacities. Wessinger holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from The Ohio State University.