Warehouse Supervisor - 3rd Shift - Altavista, VA

Abbott Laboratories; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Company culture recognition

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Altavista, VA, part of Abbott Nutrition, seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to lead distribution operations, ensure compliance with FDA/OSHA guidelines, and manage inventory and logistics to deploy finished products to customers and distribution centers. The role emphasizes continuous improvement within a large healthcare company with strong benefits.

The position offers growth opportunities within Abbott Nutrition, collaboration with manufacturing teams, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in materials management or related field.
• Knowledge of distribution and warehousing processes.
• 2 years of inventory management, warehouse management, purchasing and planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system, warehouse management system, and other applicable systems.
• Deploy finished products to Abbott customers and distribution centers.
• Support multiple manufacturing and distribution sites in Altavista plant and surrounding networks.
• Monitor and regulate operations of onsite and offsite distribution centers.
• Develop department procedures to comply with all applicable regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Distribution knowledge

Inventory management

Warehouse management

Purchasing planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Materials Management/Business Management/Industrial Engineering

Tools

APICS certification

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.

Warehouse Supervisor

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac® , PediaSure® , Pedialyte® , Ensure® , and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system, warehouse management system, and other applicable systems.
• Deploy over $150,000,000 of Abbott finished products to Abbott customers and other distribution centers.
• Provide support to all manufacturing centers in the Altavista plant including but not limited to the 8oz and 13oz can filling lines, Tetra, RPB, Pedialyte, RTH, and CAM.
• Monitor and regulate the operations of both the onsite and offsite distribution centers.
• Ensure that all inbound finished product loads are received in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develop and implement department procedures to comply with all Abbott, FDA, OSHA, and any other governing body, guidelines.
• Effectively utilize the resources of non-exempt employees.
• Develop an atmosphere that encourages the open exchange of ideas and knowledge with a focus on continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Effectively utilize all capital resources.
• Provide customer service to both internal and external customers through accurate order processing, customized packaging, and timely delivery and receipt of finished products and services.
• Speed allocations and deployment decisions through implementation and effective utilization of technology support systems.
• Create, promote, and maintain a safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree - Business Materials Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of Distribution
• 2 years Inventory Management Warehouse Management Purchasing Planning

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification desired
• Prior Supervisory experience desirable.

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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.