Supervisor - Gretna, VA Distribution Center - 1st Shift
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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.Working at AbbottAt 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 + 3 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.The OpportunityThis position works out of our Gretna, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.What You'll Work On* Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system, warehouse management system, and other applicable systems.* Deploy over $150,000,000 of Abbott finished products to Abbott customers and other distribution centers.* Provide support to all manufacturing centers in the Altavista plant including but not limited to the 8oz and 13oz can filling lines, Tetra, RPB, Pedialyte, RTH, and CAM.* Monitor and regulate the operations of both the onsite and offsite distribution centers.* Ensure that all inbound finished product loads are received in a timely and accurate manner.* Develop and implement department procedures to comply with all Abbott, FDA, OSHA, and any other governing body, guidelines.* Effectively utilize the resources of non-exempt employees.* Develop an atmosphere that encourages the open exchange of ideas and knowledge with a focus on continuous improvement and root cause analysis.* Effectively utilize all capital resources.* Provide customer service to both internal and external customers through accurate order processing, customized packaging, and timely delivery and receipt of finished products and services.* Speed allocations and deployment decisions through implementation and effective utilization of technology support systems.* Create, promote, and maintain a safe work environment.Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree - Business Materials Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.* Knowledge of Distribution* 2 years Inventory Management Warehouse Management Purchasing PlanningPreferred Qualifications* APICS certification desired* Prior Supervisory experience desirable.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)Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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 $57,300.00 - $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.