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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 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 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

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. 

Our location in North Chicago, IL (Lake County) currently has an opportunity for a Distribution Supervisor for our Diagnostic division.

You will be responsible for leading daily operations within the distribution center, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while driving continuous improvement and cost-effective practices. Provides direct supervision to warehouse and logistics personnel, ensuring timely execution of distribution plans and achievement of operational milestones. Champions a culture of safety, accountability, and efficiency. Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance service levels, reduce operational costs, and support overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, issue resolution, and potentially multiple shifts.
• Collaborate with internal and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and compliance standards and monitor work environments.
• Analyze trends, support financial and capital planning, recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Share information effectively, adapt communication to audience needs, and represent the function internally and externally.
• Communicate departmental goals and performance outcomes clearly.
• Use data and structured tools to identify and address performance gaps.
• Lead cross-functional projects and allocate resources effectively.
• Use problem-solving tools (e.g., fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis) to identify and address performance gaps.
• Support career growth through coaching, feedback, and development planning.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and recommend promotions or merit increases.
• Recruit, interview, and select candidates for open positions.
• Identify and pursue personal development aligned with business goals.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operations experience.
• 3-5 years in Supply Chain, Distribution or Operations. Experience may include manufacturing or distribution environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fork-lift certifications preferred
• Knowledge of materials and inventory computer systems.
• Experience with CAPA and Change control preferred.
• Thorough understanding of planning / inventory management or distribution systems.
• Proven leadership experience.

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

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

     

The base pay for this position is

$75,300.00 – $150,700.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

        

LOCATION:

United States > North Chicago : K02

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

     

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