• Supervisor Warehouse Operations

    Abbott (Itasca, IL)


    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

    Supervisor Warehouse Operations

     

    Working at Abbott

     

    At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

     

    + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

    + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

    + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

    + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

    + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

    + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    At Molecular Diagnostics, we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratory’s most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics.

     

    The position of **Supervisor Warehouse Operations** within our Molecular Diagnostics Business Unit located in **Itasca, Illinois.**

     

    The **Supervisor Warehouse Operations** is responsible for all activities associated with the shipment of all reagents, instruments, commodities, supplies to customers and affiliates globally. This role will oversee all warehouse personnel, direct operations and follow up on all transactions, to ensure departmental, divisional, quality and regulatory compliance. This includes but is not limited to compliance with GMP, CAPA, FDA, DOT and IATA regulations, productivity improvements, safety standards and training/development.

    What You’ll Work On

    + Oversee compliance with all Department of Transportation, International Air Transport Authority shipping regulations as well as adherence to Division, Corporate standards and FDA regulations for distribution, storage and handling of products.

    + Responsible for staffing and planning resources which include writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating with HR.

    + Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training modules, assigning progressively challenging tasks, and applying appropriate disciplinary action written and verbal.

    + Monitors daily work operations at warehouse to achieve departmental goals while maintaining compliance.

    + Interacts with internal and external customers by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.

    + Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures.

    + Maintains personnel records (i.e., vacations, work schedules, leaves of absence, etc.) and makes modifications accordingly to ensure daily goals are met.

    + Oversee the implementation of cost reductions and safety improvements.

    Required Qualifications

    + High School Diploma, and/or GED.

    + Three to five years in a leadership role in a medical device manufacturing operations warehouse or supply chain environment.

    Preferred

    + Proven warehouse and materials management experience in life sciences, biotech or pharmaceutical industries.

    + Dangerous Goods Training Power Truck Training

    + Logistics training - Domestic and International Safety Training

    **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

     

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

     

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

    The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]