Warehouse Leader

Warehouse Leader

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.

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 You'll 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 system
• Responsible for ensuring all deadlines are met, including order fulfillment to customers, affiliates and distributors, and CAPA and quality-related initiatives
• Communication and coordination with other departments to ensure business needs are met
• Attend meetings, and drive department tasks to completion
• Complete performance assessments, reviews, and corrective counseling as needed.
• Oversee implementation of new procedures

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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 corpjat@abbott.com