Group Lead II, Warehouse (M-F 11am-7:30pm)

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Lead to direct a shift of operators and oversee daily operations in a pharmaceutical environment in Illinois.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, with responsibilities including training, scheduling, and process improvements. The ideal candidate has several years in pharma operations and forklift certification, with familiarity in warehouse systems like PI and SAP.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical operations or similar, with 2+ years as Warehouse Lead.
• Very strong working knowledge of DEA, TSA, FAA, IATA DOT, IMDG, and/or FTZ compliance regulations for receiving/shipping.
• Proficient use of warehouse management systems (e.g., PI, SAP) to track and trend data.
• Forklift experience required; certification preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Understanding of plant economics to drive efficiency and reliability.
• General computer knowledge (MS Office, Excel, Email).
• Must lift 50 lbs or more with assistance.
• Able to stand, bend, reach, squat, climb for 8+ hours.
• Pass medical screening and/or background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead up to 13 Warehouse Associates.
• Direct operational activities and scheduling.
• Analyze equipment performance and address alarm/issues.
• Enforce safety, quality, environmental, and GMP policies.
• Organize problem-solving and implement process improvements.
• Maintain professional conduct and report issues.
• Provide input for evaluations and performance reviews.
• Participate in meetings and share information for efficiency.
• Communicate clearly to ensure group cohesion.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Office

GMP knowledge

General computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PI

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

Purpose

Strong operating knowledge of complex equipment and monitors manufacturing process. Can direct a shift of operators in the overall functionality of departmental processes. Sets the example and holds operators to follow all safety, quality, environmental, operational and personnel expectations. Can train less experienced operators in the place of a certified/qualified trainer. Identifies opportunities for improvements throughout the operations and leads the implementation of changes both in physical operations and written documents. Operates all jobs and maintains operating conditions within the desired range. Strong knowledge of basic computer programs and manufacturing monitoring systems, and can train less experienced operators to learn them.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for up to 13Warehouse Associates.
• Exercises job knowledge to independently perform job responsibilities and provides on the job training where necessary. Directs operational activities and manpower schedules
• Analyzes equipment performance for potential maintenance issues. Anticipates issues with manufacturing productivity and works to resolve alarm issues and equipment failures.
• Sets example and enforces all safety, quality, environmental, operational and personnel policies. Communicates all operational events and issues with appropriate individuals. Responsible for the productivity of group/shift. Supervises direct labor and non-direct labor where applicable. Knowledgeable of all jobs in assigned area of responsibility and Good Manufacturing Practices policies. Demonstrates compliance to local and industry quality and safety standards.
• Leads and organizes operators in solving problem situations. Recommends and leads improvements on manufacturing and departmental processes and procedures.
• Conducts all business in a professional manner. Confronts issues in a constructive manner at an appropriate organizational level, and takes ownership of tasks.
• Provides verbal input to supervisors for written employee evaluations and performance reviews once a year.
• Participates in the sharing of information to promote overall efficiency of production. Attends and actively participates in meetings.
• Articulates problems and provides a positive media for group communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GEDrequired.
• 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical operationssetting or similar environment, with 2 plus years as a Warehouse Lead.
• Very strong working knowledge applying, DEA, TSA, FAA, IATA DOT, IMDG, and/or FTZ compliance regulations for the receiving and shipping of materials preferred.
• Proficient use of warehouse managementsystems to track and trend data critical to processes (i.e. PI, SAP, etc.)
• Forklift experience required. Certification preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of plant economics to make decisions aimed at efficiency and reliability.
• General computer knowledge (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, Email, etc.).
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more with assistance.
• Able to bend, reach, squat, climb, stand and walk for entire shift of 8 hours or more.
• Pass medical screening and/or background checks conducted by local, state, and federal authorities.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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