Sr. Front Line Leader, Material Control

Abbott

Columbus, Ohio
5 days ago

Highlights

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 Columbus, OH plant, Abbott's oldest nutrition manufacturing facility, is seeking a Material Control Manager - Warehouse (Senior Front Line Leader, Material Control) .

Numbers & Facts

Location	Columbus, Ohio
Industry	Healthcare Services
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Year Founded	1910
Website	http://www.abbott.com/

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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:

Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
Retiree Healthcare program
Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
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.

OVERVIEW

Our Columbus, OH plant, Abbott's oldest nutrition manufacturing facility, is seeking a Material Control Manager - Warehouse (Senior Front Line Leader, Material Control). This role leads all warehouse operations and is responsible for a team of 4 Front Line Leaders and 30+ employees supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The position also manages more than $25MM in raw material and inventory spend.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Key Scope

24/7 warehouse operation supporting 5 manufacturing lines
Direct leadership of 4 Front Line Leaders and 30+ employees
Financial responsibility for $25MM+ in inventory and material spend
Ownership of safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance metrics

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Lead department EHS performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Coach leaders and employees on safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
Drive accountability for EHS results and foster a safety-first culture.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Support audits, investigations, and timely corrective and preventive actions.

Quality & Compliance

Lead quality and compliance performance for warehouse operations.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Make decisions that impact product quality and material handling processes.
Participate in audits, investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
Build team ownership and accountability for quality results.

Financial & Business Performance

Manage warehouse budgets and inventory assets exceeding $25MM.
Deliver financial targets through effective cost management and material utilization.
Monitor key performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement initiatives.
Identify and implement productivity and cost savings opportunities.

Operations & Productivity

Lead warehouse performance, efficiency, and service metrics supporting five manufacturing lines.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Plan and coordinate daily operations, staffing, and scheduling.
Ensure alignment between warehouse, production, and support functions.
Establish and execute plans to improve operational and productivity performance.

People Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop Front Line Leaders and warehouse employees.
Set clear performance expectations and provide timely feedback and development.
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Support talent development through training, mentoring, and succession planning.
Ensure compliance with HR policies and promote positive employee relations.
Establish effective communication across teams and functional partners.

Additional Responsibilities

Own results for multi-shift, 24/7 warehouse operations.
Mentor and develop Front Line Leaders to drive departmental performance.
Lead staffing and workforce planning activities.
Ensure employees are trained and equipped to meet operational expectations.
Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Drive operational excellence and accountability across the department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in business, science, food technology, technical or engineering, or a related field
7 or more years of experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain, with preference toward experience within a leadership role
Project Management Certification or experience or knowledge in project management
Continuous Improvement Project Delivery experience or knowledge

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior warehouse management experience
Advanced Degree in business, science, food technology or engineering, or a related field
Black Belt and/or Green Belt Certification
Strategic planning & execution experiences
Process control management experience
Leading organizational change projects
Skillsin:
- Coaching and development
- Influencing and collaboration
- Change management leadership
- Advanced problem-solving
- Finance and budgetary management accountability
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Knowledge and utilization of proactive management
- Oral and written communication and presentations

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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.

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

$99,300.00 – $198,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Company

At Abbott, we are enthusiastic, energetic and committed to doing great work every day. Our employees are passionate about helping to translate science into lasting contributions to health care and the health of people worldwide. At the heart of our organization is our "Promise for Life"—a statement that embodies our company's commitment to employees, shareholders, local communities and the people who depend on our company and products to live healthier lives.

Vital to our promise is the speed in which we act, respond and deliver. As Abbott employees, we are ready to meet change and challenges head-on. As a result, we are a company that adapts quickly, and through our passion for innovation we are able to continually create a pipeline of products that help improve the length and quality of life around the world.

We are proud of our rich, more than 120-year history. We continue to be driven to advance leading-edge science and technologies, support diversity, focus on exceptional performance and earn the trust of those we serve.