International Team Lead, Distribution Center - 2nd Shift
Abbott Laboratories
Summary
The primary function of this job is to oversee and coordinate daily activities within Distribution Operations for both Abbott non-exempt and contract personnel to ensure compliance with Quality, Regulatory, Corporate and Departmental Guidelines, Training and Performance objectives. Distribution Operations is responsible for processing orders for products daily both domestically and internationally. Warehousing Operations is responsible for receiving, storage and handling of commodities.
Job description
The Opportunity
The primary function of this job is to oversee and coordinate daily activities within Distribution Operations for both Abbott non-exempt and contract personnel to ensure compliance with Quality, Regulatory, Corporate and Departmental Guidelines, Training and Performance objectives. Distribution Operations is responsible for processing orders for products daily both domestically and internationally. Warehousing Operations is responsible for receiving, storage and handling of commodities.
What You'll Work on
- Assist shift supervisor/manager with work assignments, movement of personnel and ensuring customer orders are processed appropriately to meet transportation regulations, carrier deadlines and customer receipt expectations.
- Ensure manufacturing needs are met in a timely manner.
- Coordinate training activities and assist shift supervisor with HR issues including performance appraisals, development plans and corrective counseling.
- Follow up with freight forwarders, logistics and customer service to ensure commodities are shipped and received in a timely manner.
- Perform analysis for complaints and performance data trending.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining quality systems.
Shift
2nd shift Monday - Friday 2:00pm to 10:30pm
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 2-3 years equivalent work experience in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing or Planning
- Able to read and understand English, perform math calculations, interpret data from tracking and trending metrics analysis
- Knowledge of warehousing/shipping transportation/logistics/planning needed to understand work flows, critical needs and to provide adequate direction to floor personnel
- Must possess an in department knowledge of warehousing/distribution functions which include receiving, storage and retrieval of commodities
- Must have good working knowledge of AMM system and warehouse floor control systems
- Must have good written and oral communication skills
- Must have good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to analyze and problem solve to resolve floor issues in a timely manner
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Must have knowledge of GMP, FDA and ISO regulations as well as IATA and DOT regulations
- Must have good working knowledge of quality systems and metrics
Benefits
- Free Medical Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- FreeU Education Benefit
- Career Development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare technology leader founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As an international medtech and pharmaceutical company, Abbott operates in approximately 160 countries worldwide with a workforce of over 115,000 employees. The company is organized into four major business segments: Medical Devices (48% of revenue), Diagnostics (20%), Nutritional Products (19%), and Established Pharmaceutical Products (12%). Abbott's medical devices portfolio includes revolutionary technologies such as the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management, cardiovascular devices like the MitraClip and TriClip for heart valve repair, and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain management. The company's diagnostics division pioneered breakthrough tests including the first licensed HIV blood test in 1985. With a rich history spanning over 135 years, Abbott has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies since 1984 and continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology to help people live healthier, fuller lives.