Site Logistics Manager

Abbott · Waukegan · $99,300–$198,700 (stated in the posting)

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division. This is an onsite position.  

The site Logistics Manager oversees warehouse operations, inventory management, material distribution, site logistics, alarm monitoring operations, maintenance service coordination, and mover/rigger support services across Abbott Park. Responsible for the receipt, storage, movement, inventory control, and distribution of materials, equipment, Maintenance, Operations and Repair (MOR) inventory, and operational supplies supporting manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and business operations throughout Abbott Park. Leads warehouse optimization initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, stock availability, material flow, service levels, space utilization, and operational efficiency. Oversee alarm monitoring and work order management processes supporting manufacturing and facility operations and directs mover and rigger activities supporting office relocations, equipment moves, capital projects, and special events while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Work On:

• Manages flow of inventory within warehouse operations to support efficiencies, quality system compliance, inventory accuracy, and timely customer receipt and delivery of materials, equipment, and operational supplies throughout Abbott Park.
• Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, shipping, inventory control, material handling, staging, distribution, and asset accountability.
• Maintains accountability for MOR inventory management including stock availability, replenishment strategies, inventory optimization, inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, and obsolescence reduction.
• Develops and implements inventory management strategies that balance service levels, operational requirements, inventory investment, and customer satisfaction.
• Leads warehouse optimization initiatives including space utilization improvements, storage capacity management, warehouse layout redesign, process standardization, and material flow enhancements.
• Ensures timely delivery and distribution of inventory, spare parts, materials, supplies, and equipment across Abbott Park.
• Directly oversees Alarm Monitoring and Work Order Clerk operations responsible for monitoring manufacturing, utility, facility, environmental, temperature, pressure, and equipment alarms.
• Oversees maintenance service request intake, work order processing, dispatch coordination, prioritization, customer communications, and service request tracking.
• Manages workforce planning including warehouse personnel, inventory personnel, logistics personnel, alarm monitoring staff, work order clerks, movers, riggers, contract resources, and operational scheduling.
• Provides leadership for mover and rigger teams supporting office relocations, equipment installations, laboratory moves, manufacturing equipment relocations, facility projects, and special event support activities.
• Achieves financial objectives through budgeting, analysis, and corrective actions.
• Hires, develops, and retains a diverse and highly qualified staff while maintaining a safe

Required Qualifications: 

• • Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or equivalent degree preferred
  • 8+ Years of experience in relevant field
  • Experience managing warehouse operations, inventory control, material handling systems, and internal distribution networks.
  • Experience developing and managing MOR inventory programs, inventory optimization initiatives, and warehouse capacity planning.
  • Experience managing service dispatch, maintenance coordination, CMMS processes, work order management, or facilities operations.
  • Experience overseeing alarm monitoring operations, critical utility monitoring, building automation systems, or manufacturing support functions.
  • Experience managing mover and rigger operations, contractor services, equipment relocations, and site logistics projects.
  • Demonstrated success leading Lean, Operational Excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse and logistics environments.

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, committed to employee diversity. 

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