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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Warehouse Leader** **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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 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** At Molecular Diagnostics, we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratory’s most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics. The position of **Warehouse Leader** within our Molecular Diagnostics Business Unit located in **Itasca, Illinois.** The **Warehouse Leader** will coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of para-professionals responsible for receiving, handling, storing, recording, and dispatching goods in a store or warehouse. **What You’ll Work On** + Ensure sufficient inventory is available to meet organizational needs by ordering products and managing both out-of-stock and overstocked items. + Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain accurate and up-to-date stock records, retrieve stored information, place orders, or respond to inquiries (e.g., inventory levels or delivery schedules). + Monitor warehouse activities to ensure goods are stored correctly and safely, and that warehouse space is utilized efficiently. + Evaluate the effectiveness of operating procedures, space utilization, and equipment protection, and make recommendations for improvement. + Prioritize and assign tasks to optimize team resources and ensure work schedules and targets are met. + Supervise staff to ensure all warehouse activities are conducted safely, including the operation of machines and equipment. + Responsible for implementing and maintaining effectiveness of the quality system + Responsible for ensuring all deadlines are met, including order fulfillment to customers, affiliates and distributors, and CAPA and quality-related initiatives + Communication and coordination with other departments to ensure business needs are met + Attend meetings, and drive department tasks to completion + Complete performance assessments, reviews, and corrective counseling as needed. + Oversee implementation of new procedures **Required Qualifications** + Bachelors' degree with 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Distribution, and/or Operations + Strong knowledge of shipping/warehousing operations, budgeting, IATA, DOT, FDA and ISO regulations + At least 1 years of personnel management **Preferred Qualifications** + Demonstrate ability to lead medium to large scale division-wide projects + Audit responsibility in preparation of warehouse spaces, and serve as a SME during audit walkthroughs (internal and external) + Act as process owner of warehouse systems + Conduct tier meetings with Warehouse staff + Maintain and present KPIs and department metrics to department leaders + Identify areas for improvement, and drive initiatives to improve overall department health and success Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $85,300.00 – $170,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com