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Abbott Logistics Supervisor, Warehousing (3rd shift) in Columbus, Ohio

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 people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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:

  • Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

  • Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

  • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

  • Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

  • Retiree Healthcare program

  • Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

  • 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

  • A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

  • 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

Responsible for planning, leading and overseeing the 3rd shift Warehouse Operations Team. The scope includes operational execution of Freight to Customer (FTC), Internal Deployment (ITD), Inbound Finished Goods (IBFG) and Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM), and International (INTL) shipments. The department’s objective is to ship exact quantities of products in the correct configuration to customers all over the world so that these goods arrive undamaged and on time. Supporting activities include operating the WMS, EMS, TMS, analyzing and communication of shift performance data to drive business improvements. These objectives include effective utilization of manpower, storage space, and equipment resources; proper administration of control policies, providing effective quality support service, maintaining accurate receipt of all materials, and providing timely and accurate distribution of finished products. Having strong management, communication, and analytical skills are necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Support and assist the execution of warehousing operations that meet and/or exceed customer expectations and Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain goals and objectives.

  • Implementing activities for the Distribution function, that include overseeing personnel, directing operations and following-up on transactions, to ensure department standards and the regulations are observed.

  • Manages receipt and storage of goods in accordance with validated procedures.

  • Ensures that customer orders are picked, staged and loaded on time and accurately to meet Abbott Nutrition standards.

  • Support Warehouse Operations Team with projects that meet division goals, customer service expectations, and cost requirements.

  • Review Key Performance Indicators to monitor overall performance against scorecards, goals, and expectations.

  • Must interact effectively with Columbus Plant Operations, Third-Party Providers, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Operations, Carrier Operations, and Division Logistics teams.

  • Conduct business with the highest standards of ethical behavior and in compliance with company rules and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

  • Develops work schedules for 3rd shift by assessing priorities, workload and available resources.

  • Maintains personnel records (e.g., work schedules, vacation schedules, leaves).

  • Work with internal cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support warehouse operational strategies while maintaining the cost profile.

  • Support department with projects and assignments to meet division goals and promotes department goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable staff.

  • Provide support to all manufacturing lines in the Columbus Plant. Warehouse Mgt. System (WMS), Equipment Mgt. System (EMS), and Transportation Mgt. System (TMS) user.

  • Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures including compliance with FDA, OSHA and any other governing body guidelines and regulations. Some weekend and night coverage including issue resolution is required.

  • Direct supervision of 20-25 direct reports.

  • Oversee shipping of approximately 5K truckload shipments per year.

  • Travel as required, approximately 5%.

SHIFT

This role is 3rd shift, Mon-Fri, 11p – 7:30a

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required

  • 3-4 years of Logistics experience

  • Requires experience managing people.

  • Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills

  • Experience using Warehouse Management Systems

  • Power BI and Microsoft Office skills (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point) are required.

  • Excel skill level required – Pivot tables, vlookups, and if/then statements

  • Able to manage and organize large data files

  • Forklift operator experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.

  • Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools

  • Green Belt Certification but not required

Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en)

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)

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)

  • 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.

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 and a Military/Veteran friendly 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 corpjat@abbott.com

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