Supervisor, Logistics & Facilities

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.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Gainesville, FL location in the Abbott Heart Failure, Acelis Connected Health business. Our Heart Failure solutions are helping address some of the Worlds greatest healthcare challenges.

As the Supervisor, Logistics & Facilities , youll have the chance to Supervisor and manage the Gainesville Logistics team.

Ensuring that customers receive the highest quality products in a timely and efficient manner. Managing the inventory levels, providing input to the procurement teams, and reducing operating costs.

This role will also manage the facility maintenance, safety, business continuity planning, and emergency response planning for the office and warehouse buildings.

Principle Responsibilities

The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Oversee and supervise logistics team. Including inventory receipts, customer orders, inventory controls, and reducing expired products.
• Maintain order processing, On Time in Full, and delivery based on company goals.
• Supervise ordering of packaging material, such as boxes, tape, etc.
• Provides input to and ensures employee compliance with company policies and practices.
• Optimize space and inventory footprint to ensure high space optimization and reduced waste.
• Serve as primary contact for site maintenance and repairs. Coordinate repairs and maintenance with landlord and vendors as needed.
• Implement and monitor Employee Health and Safety (EHS) programs on site in accordance with company policy.
• Coordinate Business Continuity Planning for the site to be utilized in times of business interruption.
• Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response planning policies for the site. Including fire drills, first aid, and other emergency situations defined in company policies.
• Maintains a safe working environment by training staff to become familiar with safety hazards.
• Ensures that department personnel are updated on and advised on new or changed processes, procedures, and policies.
• Support all Company initiatives and complies with Joint Commission regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Two to Four years Supervisory experience in Logistics & Facility Management or related fields.
• Medical device distribution and medical facility experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work within warm and hot conditions while wearing safety clothing and equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently through a shift to safely move equipment or supplies
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time while working at a computer workstation or assisting in other tasks
• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.