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Warehouse Leader
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. Youll 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 student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 laboratorys 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 Warehouse Leader within our Molecular Diagnostics Business Unit located in Itasca, Illinois.
The Warehouse Leader will coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of para-professionals responsible for receiving, handling, storing, recording, and dispatching goods in a store or warehouse.
What Youll Work On
Ensure sufficient inventory is available to meet organizational needs by ordering products and managing both out-of-stock and overstocked items.Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain accurate and up-to-date stock records, retrieve stored information, place orders, or respond to inquiries (e.g., inventory levels or delivery schedules).Monitor warehouse activities to ensure goods are stored correctly and safely, and that warehouse space is utilized efficiently.Evaluate the effectiveness of operating procedures, space utilization, and equipment protection, and make recommendations for improvement.Prioritize and assign tasks to optimize team resources and ensure work schedules and targets are met.Supervise staff to ensure all warehouse activities are conducted safely, including the operation of machines and equipment.Responsible for implementing and maintaining effectiveness of the quality systemResponsible for ensuring all deadlines are met, including order fulfillment to customers, affiliates and distributors, and CAPA and quality-related initiativesCommunication and coordination with other departments to ensure business needs are metAttend meetings, and drive department tasks to completionComplete performance assessments, reviews, and corrective counseling as needed.Oversee implementation of new proceduresRequired Qualifications
Bachelors' degree with 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Distribution, and / or OperationsStrong knowledge of shipping / warehousing operations, budgeting, IATA, DOT, FDA and ISO regulationsAt least 1 years of personnel managementPreferred Qualifications
Demonstrate ability to lead medium to large scale division-wide projectsAudit responsibility in preparation of warehouse spaces, and serve as a SME during audit walkthroughs (internal and external)Act as process owner of warehouse systemsConduct tier meetings with Warehouse staffMaintain and present KPIs and department metrics to department leadersIdentify areas for improvement, and drive initiatives to improve overall department health and successApply Now
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The base pay for this position is $85,300.00 $170,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.