Warehouse Lead

AbbVie Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Group Leader to manage material movement with high compliance and quality. The role requires independent decision-making in alignment with leadership to optimize cost, time and accuracy.

Responsibilities include KPI reporting, cross-department coordination, and ensuring proper training and SOP adherence. The position involves handling inbound/outbound goods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in variable temperatures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience preferably within a pharmaceutical operations setting.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and read training materials in English.
• Pass medical screening and/or background checks conducted by authorities.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast changing work demand.
• 5+ years working with an ERP system, preferably SAP, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Lead through example with strong attendance and KPI tracking.
• Coordinate workflow with multiple departments to meet business needs.
• Ensure associates are trained per SOPs and complete training documentation.
• Maintain compliance with training, safety, GxP, and gov't standards.
• Process paperwork accurately according to policies and procedures.
• Handle cross-training across multiple operation areas.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team-oriented

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RF scanners

Microsoft Office

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 onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Warehouse Group Leader is the person responsible for ensuring that all activities pertaining to material movement are handled in a timely manner while maintaining the highest levels of compliance and quality. This position will be required to resolve any issues that arise pertaining to material movement in the warehouse and requires a high level of independence, with major decisions made in conjunction with leadership. Decisions and actions have a direct impact on the operation's efficiency, effectiveness (cost, time, and quality) and compliance. This position requires the ability to understand the customer's needs and appropriately prioritize the overall workload.

Responsibilities

• This position is expected to lead through example, demonstrating exemplary attendance, leads meetings, tracks, and reports on KPI’s, maintains a positive attitude to assignments. He/she does not have direct supervisor/manager duties such as performance evaluation or disciplinary responsibilities but will provide related feedback to leadership as needed.
• Participate in responses to departmental, corporate, and governmental audits. Aid in the control of all critical non-inventory items. Interface daily with key stakeholders to coordinate workflow with other departments/areas of the business to ensure business needs are met
• Ensure associates are trained according to SOP’s. Perform observations as needed and completes all required training documentation for purpose of cross training current employees, contractors, new hires, etc. Arrange system access/permissions (i.e. SAP, Small Parcel Shipping System)
• Comply with all appropriate policies and procedures to successfully maintain training, safety, GxP, and governmental agency standards.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast changing work demand.
• Responsible for cross-training in multiple areas of the operation while maintaining a low level of quality mistakes.
• Accurately receive and inspect inbound product/material for infestation, overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D).
• Efficiently and correctly pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is picked. Verify quantity, quality, labeling and address with the customer’s order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and accurate.
• Transfers and locates material/product to general storage areas or shipping locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience preferably within a pharmaceutical operations setting.
• Accurately complete basic math calculations. Ability to read and understand training documents, product labeling and warehouse signage written in English.
• Pass medical screening and/or background checks conducted by local, state, and federal authorities.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced positive team-oriented environment, with moderate supervision an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast changing work demand
• 5+ years working with ERP system, preferably SAP. Familiarity with Microsoft office products, general computer skills and RF scanners required. Ability to analyze, think creatively, decide, an effectively communicate verbally and written.
• Very strong working knowledge applying DEA, TSA, FAA, IATA, DOT, IMDG and/or FTZ compliance regulations for the receiving and shipping of materials.
• Capable to lift 50 lbs., and/or more with assistance. Able to bend, reach, stoop, climb, stand and walk for entire shift of 8 hours or more. Ability to work in an atmosphere range of -20°C to 30°C (-4°Fto 86°F)
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to complete assigned tasks.
• Operate various types of material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, hand tools and other devices operated in a warehouse environment while maintaining the highest level of productivity and accuracy.

Additional Information

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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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