Senior Distribution Operations & DOT/FMCSA Compliance Lead

abbott; Alabama; On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Distribution Operations Specialist to lead fulfillment compliance for shipping and distribution, including DOT, FMCSA, CMV, and hazardous materials regulations. This role will drive SOP development, training programs, and audit readiness across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in transportation/logistics compliance, strong analytical and cross-functional leadership skills, and a valid driver's license to operate commercial vehicles as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of transportation, fleet operations, distribution, logistics, or compliance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, CMV, Hazardous Materials, and Materials of Trade regulations.
• Experience leading compliance programs, audits, and regulatory initiatives.
• Experience developing SOPs, training programs, and operational workflows.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance programs and transportation safety requirements.
• Advanced experience with ServiceNow reporting, workflow management, and process automation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate commercial vehicles as required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Fleet Operations, Shipping and Distribution activities across multiple locations.
• Serve as SME for DOT, FMCSA, CMV, Hazardous Materials, and Materials of Trade regulations.
• Interpret and apply 49 CFR requirements and advise leadership regarding transportation compliance risks.
• Lead on-floor responses to internal and external compliance audits, working with Logistics compliance teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain transportation, fleet, shipping, and compliance SOPs, work instructions, and training programs, ensuring audit ready operations.
• Manages fleet relationships, maintenance compliance, and vehicle lifecycle activities.
• Assists with leading shipping and distribution process improvement initiatives, and ensures operational success.
• Maintain and assists with developing deliver compliance, safety, systematic and operational training programs.
• Conduct driver qualification, road assessments, competency evaluations, and quarterly compliance training.
• Serve as on-floor escalation point for transportation, distribution, and compliance-related issues.
• Design and implement ServiceNow workflow enhancements, automation projects, reporting, and dashboards.
• Assists cross-functional projects supporting logistics, warehousing, clinical operations, R&D, and business integrations.
• Ensure safe and compliant transport of specimens, materials, equipment, and temperature-sensitive products.

Skills

Strong analytical

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Distribution Operations Specialist to lead fulfillment compliance for shipping and distribution, including DOT, FMCSA, CMV, and hazardous materials regulations. This role will drive SOP development, training programs, and audit readiness across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in transportation/logistics compliance, strong analytical and cross-functional leadership skills, and a valid driver's license to operate commercial vehicles as required.