Warehouse Supervisor

AbbVie; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to lead a team in North Dublin, overseeing day-to-day warehouse operations and ensuring accuracy in receiving, storage, sampling, dispensing, and shipping. The role requires strong supervisory experience and a proactive, detail-oriented approach within a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating with Quality, Production, and Maintenance, and driving continuous improvement in warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant warehousing, materials management, inventory control, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations experience.
• Team Lead/Supervisory experience is essential.
• Experience with goods-inwards/goods-outwards operations and FIFO principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and coordinate personnel resources across all warehouse activities.
• Ensure materials are received, stored, sampled, dispensed, processed, and shipped correctly and efficiently.
• Oversee weekly cycle counting and maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are completed promptly and materials are issued to production in accordance with FIFO principles.
• Ensure all warehousing transactions are accurately completed in SAP.
• Coordinate sampling of all incoming materials and dispensing to support the production schedule.
• Supervise the shipment of finished goods and preparation of shipping documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for receipts, transactions, and shipments in compliance with FDA, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Liaise with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production to support smooth day-to-day warehouse and materials operations.
• Conduct walkabouts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure materials areas remain inspection-ready, secure, and GMP compliant.
• Enforce GMP, safety, housekeeping, and security standards to maintain a safe working environment.
• Drive process innovation and continuous improvement in warehouse operations.
• Monitor team performance metrics and align with site objectives.
• Set expectations and develop team through coaching and performance reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

ERP systems experience

Warehouse operations

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Education

Third-level qualification in Business/Logistics or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .

Job Description

AbbVie are seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team in North Dublin. The position reports to the Warehouse Manager. The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for monitoring and directing the day-to-day activities and performance of a team, including adherence to the System for Management. This includes ensuring quality, dispensing, sampling and shipping targets are met according to schedule and plan, colleagues are properly trained and qualified, issues and deviations are appropriately contained and/or escalated according to established processes. THe Supervisor is required to adhere to and enforce all applicable laws and regulations as well as internal Company policies and procedures in the performance of the job role. This position supervises a team of operators and reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Allocate and coordinate personnel resources across all warehouse activities.
• Ensure materials are received, stored, sampled, dispensed, processed, and shipped correctly and efficiently.
• Oversee weekly cycle counting and maintain accurate inventory levels at all times.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are completed promptly and materials are issued to production in accordance with FIFO principles.
• Ensure all warehousing transactions are accurately completed in SAP.
• Coordinate the sampling of all incoming materials and the dispensing of materials to support the production schedule.
• Supervise the shipment of finished goods and preparation of shipping documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for all receipts, transactions, and shipments in compliance with FDA, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Liaise with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production to support smooth day-to-day warehouse and materials operations.
• Conduct walkabouts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure materials areas remain inspection-ready, secure, and GMP compliant.
• Enforce GMP, safety, housekeeping, and security standards to maintain a safe working environment and promptly report incidents and accidents.
• Drive process innovation and continuous improvement in warehouse operations.
• Monitor team performance metrics and ensure alignment with annual operating plan and site strategic objectives.
• Set expectations and build team capability through coaching, mentoring, performance counseling, development planning, and career guidance.
• Prepare performance appraisals and compensation recommendations and conduct appraisal meetings in line with company guidelines.
• Ensure all required training, including company-mandated and job-specific training, is completed and maintained.

Qualifications

• A third-level qualification in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline is desirable but not essential. Relevant professional experience will also be considered.
• At least five years of relevant experience in warehousing, materials management, inventory control, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations. Experience in a regulated environment-such as pharmaceutical, medical device, food, healthcare, or another quality-controlled industry-is desirable but not essential.
• Team Lead/ Supervisory experience is essential.
• Experience in goods-inwards and/or goods-outwards operations, including receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, stock control, and inventory accuracy.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience using ERP, warehouse management, inventory management, or other automated control systems.
• An understanding of standard operating procedures, documentation, traceability, stock reconciliation, and quality or compliance requirements is advantageous.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work accurately and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and other departments.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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