Total 2 job vacancies by 1003 Abbott Laboratories

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.

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Columbus, OH (High Rise Warehouse) currently has an opportunity for a Control Room Operator – 2nd Shift. With state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation, you will work with a team that’s dedicated to nourishing the world.

2nd Shift - Mondays - Fridays - 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM EST

WORKING AT ABBOTT:

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority

• 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 – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st year is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

• Company Paid Pension Plan

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%

• 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Control Room Operator – 2nd Shift is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all efforts to assure the WMS (Warehouse Management System), EMS (Equipment Management System), and associated equipment are always operational. The position will work onsite at our Columbus, OH (High Rise Warehouse) location.

This position is critical to eliminate down time, maximize efficiency, and ensure that the plant finished goods inventory is accurate. The Control Room Operator is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all distribution center equipment and systems used to support the business. Additional objectives include validations/certification of the system and inventory, identifying and implementing changes to the system, catching picking errors, assisting with training, and performing operation activity to help the team when necessary. The Control Room Operator must maintain compliance to all applicable GMP, safety, and quality guidelines. The control room operator will serve as the liaison between Division and all other plant areas to coordinate systems project upkeep and trouble shooting.

• Create very accurate & legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all applicable systems with needed information, and safely and efficiently process pallets through the EMS system, including ensuring inventory is accurate when receiving product in to the WMS system (i.e. verifies the SKU, quantity, and lot number at each touch point)

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Certain errors could shut down the shipping function of the Distribution Center or in shipment of unreleased product. Keeping inventory valued at over $50MM accurate and ready for audit.

• Coordinate on time shipping of orders for approximately 55 truckloads per day at approximately $150,000 of value per load to assure that customer orders are met on time

• Act as the plant liaison for all communications on the Material Control systems. Retrieve and disseminate information as requested by the plant and division. Assist with completion of rework activity and pulling sample requests.

• Investigate and assist with the fix for computer system and radio frequency problems with the bar code readers

• Verify information between EMS and WMS match and where necessary troubleshoots and correct inventory discrepancies

• Assist with validation/VCR (Validation Change Request) details to assure computer system is properly validated and remains validated with any changes made

• The Control Room Operator is responsible for operational support during down time including loading, unloading, picking, and creating bills of lading (BOL’s)

• Some examples of the equipment and systems include but are not limited to the following: Operation of Power Industrial Equipment such as forklifts, Cranes, AGV’s, barcode scanners to manage inventory in the WMS (Cambar), BlueJay TMS (Transportation Management System), SAP, Security gates, cameras, ticket applicators, pallet invertors, and any other systems or equipment needed to meet the demands of the business

• Contact is made with Division Logistics, Division Customer Services, Division and Plant MIS, Inventory Accounting, Plant Logistics, Cambar (the software supplier) and other areas as needed to administer system upkeep

• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to all applicable safety guidelines. Must communicate safety and GMP concerns to Columbus Distribution Center leadership & follow up to assure the concerns are addressed.

• Accountable for performing tasks that need completed in a timely manner or need expedited. Must check e-mail at the start of each shift when possible to assure all directives are addressed. Must communicate to all shifts as to status of the business.

• Make decisions based on awareness of the area operations is necessary

• Accountable for complying with all applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott Nutritional Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines

• Travel as required, approximately 3%, including supplier visits

PAY & SHIFT: 

• This is a full-time hourly position with access to our company bene

• This is a 2nd Shift position. The schedule for this role is Mondays – Fridays from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM EST

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Prior job experience within warehousing operations

• Work sequence priorities may change with little notice, must be able to be flexible

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.)

• Ability to travel approximately 3%, including supplier visits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in business/technical field or equivalent education and experience

• 6 months or more of job experience within warehousing operations

• In-depth knowledge of all receiving/warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements which usually are obtained through on-the-job training

• Self-motivated and possess the ability to perform with minimum supervision

• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired (hand tools, wearing of full body harness, sit-down forklift, stand up pick vehicle, computer knowledge/skills). This position requires excellent written/verbal communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask, and being a very good team player.

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.

• Knowledge of finished goods inventory transactions and the WMS (Warehouse Management System).  Must also have knowledge of material moves, adjustments, and how it affects inventory accuracy.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

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* 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.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 and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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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 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 .

•        Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

•        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.

•        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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is available in either Lake County, IL or Scarborough, Maine locations in the Abbott Global Procurement Services supporting our Rapid Diagnostics division. Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

As the Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll have the chance to implement the Category Procurement Strategy for Abbott’s Rapid Diagnostics business, working closely with Abbott’s Global Procurement team to drive synergies.  This position is expected to be a key link among site procurement teams, the global procurement organization, and global category managers.

What You’ll Work On

• Maintains good relations with internal and external customers by ensuring professional behavior consistent with Abbott Rapid Diagnostic’s policies and practices.

• Negotiates and manages long term contracts which are not managed by the commodity management teams, within established limitations and scope of authority to obtain the most favorable business partnerships, including but not limited to quality, availability and cost.

• Monitors supplier performance, communicates and takes action to maintain high levels of supplier performance.

• Lead supplier identification in partnership with Category Procurement through aligning business requirements with supplier profile and capability to maximize the value proposition to Abbott with a risk mitigation and prevention mindset.

• Drive value and savings for categories.

• Collaborates with other functions.

• Develop and execute competitive bidding processes (e.g.  RFPs, RFIs, …..).

• Lead in-person fact-based negotiations with suppliers based on an internally approved plan.

• Perform value analysis on costs and supplier quotes.

• Create and manage project plans, identify resources to support projects, drive multiple projects through complex sourcing processes and ensure end results meet business expectations.

• Ensures all procurement policies and procedures are aligned with internal stakeholders e.g. Legal, Risk Management, Supply Chain.

• Develop comprehensive  knowledge in the assigned category.

• Participates in data tracking, analysis, recommendation/business case development, and reporting to include scorecard, market and supplier assessments.

• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

• Complies with applicable corporate policies and procedures, and FDA/ISO/SOX regulations pertaining to the purchasing function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering.

• 4+ years of professional experience, preferably in strategic procurement (sourcing) or supply chain

• Ability to travel domestically up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated matrix environment, preferably in the Healthcare Industry

• Strong customer services skills, including engagement with management

• Strong procurement skills including contracting, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.

• Experience managing and acting to achieve KPIs such as savings target, cycle time reductions, etc.

• Ability to identify a problem, work with extended team to frame it, determine root cause, drive to potential solutions, and build and present a business case

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

• Certification from ISM or APICS is a plus

• Understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma concepts is a plus

* 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.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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

The base pay for this position is

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

JOB FAMILY:

DIVISION:

LOCATION:

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: