Distribution Supervisor

Abbott • Avon, IN

7d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Avon IN, location in the CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats. Leads/supervises a team of pickers, packers, or forklift operators; first level manager of a work team that could comprise professionals, technical and/or administrative staff.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma (± 12 years)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a leadership role in a medical device manufacturing operations warehouse or supply chain environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing shipping, receiving, stocking, and order filling.
• Responsible for supervision of activities of distribution, involving the reception, delivery and control of inventory, with the objective of satisfying internal and external client needs within compatible terms and costs.
• Verifies space and storage needs, evaluates the efficiency of means of transportation and proposes improvements in order to optimize the distribution process.
• Focuses on mentoring, coaching, and coordination.
• Ensure that that there is sufficient inventory to meet the organization’s needs by ordering products and managing out-of-stock over-stocked products.
• Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records, retrieve stored information, place orders, or respond to inquiries (for example on inventory levels or delivery schedules.).
• Monitor warehouse activities to ensure that goods are stored correctly and safely and warehouse space is used efficiently.
• Monitor the effectiveness of operating procedures, space utilization, and protection of equipment and make recommendations for improvements.
• Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure that the team’s resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Supervise staff to ensure that all warehouse activities, and all machines and equipment operated, safely.
• Train new workers in the organization’s operating procedures and standards.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree