Supervisor Warehouse Operations

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 122000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.
• 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 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 Abbott Park IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division. This is an onsite position.

The Supervisor is responsible for the daily management and coordination of Maintenance Warehouse Operations Investment Recovery Moving Services and Rigging Services. This role oversees personnel inventory control asset disposition material handling equipment moves and complex rigging operations while ensuring safe efficient and customer-focused service delivery. The supervisor provides leadership training resource planning and operational oversight to support organizational goals and maintain compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. This includes but is not limited to compliance with GMP CAPA FDA DOT and IATA regulations productivity improvements safety standards and training/development.

What Youll Work On:

Warehouse Operations

• Supervise the daily operations of the maintenance warehouse and satellite locations ensuring efficient receiving storage inventory control and distribution of materials and supplies.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee inventory audits and cycle counts.

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment activities to ensure operational readiness.

• Ensure proper handling storage and security of materials equipment and tools.

• Develop and maintain warehouse procedures that promote efficiency accuracy and safety.

• Oversee chargeable space management and optimization.

Investment Recovery

• Oversee the identification collection redistribution sale recycling or disposal of surplus and obsolete assets.
• Maintain accurate records of asset transfers disposals and recoveries.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations regarding asset management and disposal.
• Collaborate with departments to facilitate effective utilization and recovery of organizational resources.

Moving Services Operations

• Supervise the mover team responsible for office relocations furniture installations event setups equipment moves and internal logistics support.
• Assist with planning and scheduling move requests to meet customer and organizational needs.
• Coordinate labor equipment and transportation resources to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Ensure proper handling and protection of furniture equipment and facilities during moves.
• Resolve operational challenges and provide customer service support during move-related activities.

Rigging Operations

• Oversee rigging activities involving the movement placement and installation of heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ensure all rigging operations are performed safely and in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with evaluating rigging plans lifting methods equipment requirements and staffing needs for complex projects.
• Coordinate with contractors vendors engineers and facility stakeholders during major equipment moves and installations.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise coach motivate and direct warehouse mover and rigging personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and address employee performance concerns in a timely and constructive manner.
• Promote teamwork accountability and continuous improvement within all assigned work groups.
• Facilitate employee training on safety practices equipment operation customer service and departmental procedures.
• Participate in hiring onboarding scheduling and workforce planning activities.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards workplace safety regulations and organizational policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections audits and toolbox meetings.
• Investigate accidents incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain compliance documentation certifications and training records.

Budget & Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with department budgeting procurement and resource allocation.
• Monitor operational expenses and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Prepare reports performance metrics and operational summaries for leadership.
• Oversee vendor relationships and service contracts related to warehouse moving and rigging operations.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Three to five years in a leadership role in a medical device manufacturing operations warehouse or supply chain environment.

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The base pay for this position is

$78000.00 $156000.00

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Supply Chain

GES Global Engineering Services

United States > Waukegan : J36

Standard

Yes 5 % of the Time

No

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Lift carry push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis Work in noisy environment Work requiring repeated bending stooping squatting or kneeling

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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