Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024 reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products.
If you would like to make an impact, there is no better time to join than now!
At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.
This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.
What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?
As shipping lead you will supervise the daily operations of the shipping department and finished goods warehouse, ensuring all goods are stored and shipped efficiently and safely.
Responsibilities:
1. Supervision of shipping team and the finished goods warehouse
2. Ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared in line with country specific shipping requirements
3. Maintaining records of all dispatched goods
4. Scheduling of transport for shipments
5. Ensure inventory accuracy in finished goods warehouse and investigate any discrepancies
6. Ensure cycle count procedures are followed in line with company policy
7. Ensure 5S is maintained in the finished goods warehouse
8. Implementation and leadership of process improvement projects
9. Maintain relationships with logistics partners to ensure efficient shipping solutions
10. Resolve any shipping-related queries or issues
11. Maintaining and updating work instructions and SOP’s for shipping department
Qualifications/experience:
12. 3rd Level Degree in Supply Chain, Business Engineering or similar
13. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
14. Previous experience in warehouse/shipping operations
15. Strong organisational and communication skills
16. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
17. SAP experience preferred but not essential
What is the leadership like for this role?
This role reports Kevin Walters, our Supply Chain Manager.
You will join Kevin's growing team team of 10 that Warehouse Lead, Planning Lead and Customs and Logistics Analyst.
What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Kilkenny?
18. Health Insurance for you and your family
19. Pension
20. Life insurance
21. Short Term Disability Protection
22. Long Term Disability Protection
23. Flexible working
24. Carers leave
25. Education Assistance
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer