Site Logistics Manager

Abbott Laboratories

Waukegan (IL)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 199,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in the United States (Waukegan area) is seeking a Site Logistics Manager for the GES Global Engineering Services division. This onsite role oversees warehouse operations, MOR inventory, alarm monitoring, and mover/rigger support across Abbott Park.

You will drive inventory accuracy, strategic replenishment, and service levels to support manufacturing and facilities. The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 8+ years in logistics, with Lean leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or equivalent.
8+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in warehouse operations and inventory control.
Experience with MOR inventory programs and capacity planning.
Experience with CMMS, work orders, and facilities operations.
Proven Lean/Operational Excellence leadership.

Responsibilities

Manage flow of inventory to support efficiency and timely deliveries.
Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory control.
Maintain MOR inventory management and cycle count compliance.
Develop inventory strategies balancing service levels and costs.
Lead space optimization, layout redesign, and material flow improvements.
Direct alarm monitoring, work orders, and dispatch coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Lean / Continuous improvement

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain

Tools

CMMS

Work order system

Inventory software

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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. You’ll 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 (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 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 site Logistics Manager oversees warehouse operations, inventory management, material distribution, site logistics, alarm monitoring operations, maintenance service coordination, and mover/rigger support services across Abbott Park. Responsible for the receipt, storage, movement, inventory control, and distribution of materials, equipment, Maintenance, Operations and Repair (MOR) inventory, and operational supplies supporting manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and business operations throughout Abbott Park. Leads warehouse optimization initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, stock availability, material flow, service levels, space utilization, and operational efficiency. Oversee alarm monitoring and work order management processes supporting manufacturing and facility operations and directs mover and rigger activities supporting office relocations, equipment moves, capital projects, and special events while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Work On:

Manages flow of inventory within warehouse operations to support efficiencies, quality system compliance, inventory accuracy, and timely customer receipt and delivery of materials, equipment, and operational supplies throughout Abbott Park.
Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, shipping, inventory control, material handling, staging, distribution, and asset accountability.
Maintains accountability for MOR inventory management including stock availability, replenishment strategies, inventory optimization, inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, and obsolescence reduction.
Develops and implements inventory management strategies that balance service levels, operational requirements, inventory investment, and customer satisfaction.
Leads warehouse optimization initiatives including space utilization improvements, storage capacity management, warehouse layout redesign, process standardization, and material flow enhancements.
Ensures timely delivery and distribution of inventory, spare parts, materials, supplies, and equipment across Abbott Park.
Directly oversees Alarm Monitoring and Work Order Clerk operations responsible for monitoring manufacturing, utility, facility, environmental, temperature, pressure, and equipment alarms.
Oversees maintenance service request intake, work order processing, dispatch coordination, prioritization, customer communications, and service request tracking.
Manages workforce planning including warehouse personnel, inventory personnel, logistics personnel, alarm monitoring staff, work order clerks, movers, riggers, contract resources, and operational scheduling.
Provides leadership for mover and rigger teams supporting office relocations, equipment installations, laboratory moves, manufacturing equipment relocations, facility projects, and special event support activities.
Achieves financial objectives through budgeting, analysis, and corrective actions.
Hires, develops, and retains a diverse and highly qualified staff while maintaining a safe

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or equivalent degree preferred
8+ Years of experience in relevant field
Experience managing warehouse operations, inventory control, material handling systems, and internal distribution networks.
Experience developing and managing MOR inventory programs, inventory optimization initiatives, and warehouse capacity planning.
Experience managing service dispatch, maintenance coordination, CMMS processes, work order management, or facilities operations.
Experience overseeing alarm monitoring operations, critical utility monitoring, building automation systems, or manufacturing support functions.
Experience managing mover and rigger operations, contractor services, equipment relocations, and site logistics projects.
Demonstrated success leading Lean, Operational Excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse and logistics environments.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

www.abbottbenefits.com

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, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 – $198,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

GES Global Engineering Services

LOCATION:

United States > Waukegan : J36

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time