Sr. Front Line Leader, Material Control

About this role

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 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 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 + 5 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.

OVERVIEW Our Columbus, OH plant, Abbott's oldest nutrition manufacturing facility, is seeking a Material Control Manager - Warehouse (Senior Front Line Leader, Material Control) . This role leads all warehouse operations and is responsible for a team of 4 Front Line Leaders and 30+ employees supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The position also manages more than $25MM in raw material and inventory spend .

WHAT YOU’LL DO Key Scope • 24/7 warehouse operation supporting 5 manufacturing lines • Direct leadership of 4 Front Line Leaders and 30+ employees • Financial responsibility for $25MM+ in inventory and material spend • Ownership of safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance metrics

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) • Lead department EHS performance and continuous improvement initiatives. • Coach leaders and employees on safe work practices and regulatory compliance. • Drive accountability for EHS results and foster a safety-first culture. • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. • Support audits, investigations, and timely corrective and preventive actions.

Quality & Compliance • Lead quality and compliance performance for warehouse operations. • Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. • Make decisions that impact product quality and material handling processes. • Participate in audits, investigations, and implementation of corrective actions. • Build team ownership and accountability for quality results.

Financial & Business Performance • Manage warehouse budgets and inventory assets exceeding $25MM. • Deliver financial targets through effective cost management and material utilization. • Monitor key performance metrics and drive continuous improvement. • Partner with stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement initiatives. • Identify and implement productivity and cost savings opportunities.

Operations & Productivity • Lead warehouse performance, efficiency, and service metrics supporting five manufacturing lines. • Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies. • Plan and coordinate daily operations, staffing, and scheduling. • Ensure alignment between warehouse, production, and support functions. • Establish and execute plans to improve operational and productivity performance.

People Leadership • Lead, coach, and develop Front Line Leaders and warehouse employees. • Set clear performance expectations and provide timely feedback and development. • Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. • Support talent development through training, mentoring, and succession planning. • Ensure compliance with HR policies and promote positive employee relations. • Establish effective communication across teams and functional partners.

Additional Responsibilities • Own results for multi-shift, 24/7 warehouse operations. • Mentor and develop Front Line Leaders to drive departmental performance. • Lead staffing and workforce planning activities. • Ensure employees are trained and equipped to meet operational expectations. • Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. • Drive operational excellence and accountability across the department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree in business, science, food technology, technical or engineering, or a related field • 7 or more years of experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain, with preference toward experience within a leadership role • Project Management Certification or experience or knowledge in project management • Continuous Improvement Project Delivery experience or knowledge

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Prior warehouse management experience • Advanced Degree in business, science, food technology or engineering, or a related field • Black Belt and/or Green Belt Certification • Strategic planning & execution experiences • Process control management experi

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