Site Logistics Manager

Abbott Laboratories • Waukegan, IL

9d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Logistics Manager works onsite at Abbott Park, Illinois, within Abbott’s GES Global Engineering Services division. The role oversees warehouse operations, inventory management, material distribution, site logistics, alarm monitoring operations, maintenance service coordination, and mover and rigger support services across Abbott Park. It is responsible for the receipt, storage, movement, inventory control, and distribution of materials, equipment, Maintenance, Operations and Repair (MOR) inventory, and operational supplies that support manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and business operations.

The manager leads warehouse optimization initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, stock availability, material flow, service levels, space utilization, and operational efficiency. The role also oversees alarm monitoring and work order management processes supporting manufacturing and facility operations, and directs mover and rigger activities for office relocations, equipment moves, capital projects, and special events while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or an equivalent degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory flow within warehouse operations to support efficiency, quality system compliance, inventory accuracy, and timely receipt and delivery of materials, equipment, and operational supplies throughout Abbott Park.
• Oversee receiving, storage, shipping, inventory control, material handling, staging, distribution, and asset accountability across warehouse operations.
• Manage MOR inventory, including stock availability, replenishment strategies, inventory optimization and accuracy, cycle count compliance, and obsolescence reduction.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies that balance service levels, operational requirements, inventory investment, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead warehouse optimization initiatives involving space utilization, storage capacity, warehouse layout redesign, process standardization, and material flow improvements.
• Ensure timely delivery and distribution of inventory, spare parts, materials, supplies, and equipment across Abbott Park.
• Directly oversee Alarm Monitoring and Work Order Clerk operations that monitor manufacturing, utility, facility, environmental, temperature, pressure, and equipment alarms.
• Oversee maintenance service request intake, work order processing, dispatch coordination, prioritization, customer communications, and service request tracking.
• Manage workforce planning and operational scheduling for warehouse, inventory, logistics, alarm monitoring, work order, mover, rigger, and contract personnel.
• Lead mover and rigger teams supporting office relocations, equipment installations, laboratory moves, manufacturing equipment relocations, facility projects, and special events.
• Achieve financial objectives through budgeting, analysis, and corrective actions.
• Hire, develop, and retain a diverse and highly qualified staff while maintaining a safe operation.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed