Warehouse Supervisor: Lead Operations & Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, VA seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee distribution operations in the Nutrition Supply Chain. You’ll implement and maintain quality systems, deploy finished goods, support manufacturing centers, and drive continuous improvement across onsite and offsite warehouses.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in inventory or warehouse management; APICS certification is a plus. Abbott offers strong benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of Distribution.
• 2+ years in Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Purchasing, Planning.
• APICS certification desired; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the quality system, warehouse management system, and applicable systems.
• Deploy finished goods worth over $150,000,000 to customers and distribution centers.
• Support Altavista manufacturing centers including can filling lines and packaging.
• Monitor operations of onsite and offsite distribution centers.
• Ensure inbound finished product loads are received timely and accurately.
• Develop procedures to comply with Abbott, FDA, OSHA, and governing bodies.
• Utilize non-exempt staff resources effectively.
• Foster open idea exchange and continuous improvement with root-cause analysis.
• Utilize capital resources efficiently.
• Provide customer service through accurate order processing and timely delivery.

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 in Altavista, VA seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee distribution operations in the Nutrition Supply Chain. You’ll implement and maintain quality systems, deploy finished goods, support manufacturing centers, and drive continuous improvement across onsite and offsite warehouses.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in inventory or warehouse management; APICS certification is a plus. Abbott offers strong benefits and opportunities for career growth.