Senior Front Line Leader, Scheduling and Inventory

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.

The person in this role will use their thorough knowledge of Supply Chain and Inventory Management and a solid understanding of finite scheduling across multiple production lines to lead the Columbus Plant Inventory and Scheduling Team to develop an optimal site production schedule and material requirements plan (MRP) that best fits the needs of Abbott Nutrition and our end consumers.

This position requires a high level of collaboration and communication as the Inventory and Scheduling Team serves as the interface for communication and action across several cross-functional groups such as the US Planning Center, Engineering, Plant Operations, the Pilot Plant, Research & Development, Procurement, as well as key suppliers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead efforts required to maintain quality, safety, and compliance requirements for the Plant and Inventory & Scheduling Team
• Serve as the “Servant Leader” for the Inventory and Scheduling Team by always modeling Abbott’s core values, adhering to all HR policies, hiring/developing key talent, and having crucial conversations to drive performance
• Collaborate with the Materials Manager and Plant Staff team to set the Inventory and Scheduling Team’s long-term strategy cascaded down into yearly goals
• Continuously strive to optimize the site production schedule in collaboration with key stakeholders to unlock additional capacity for the Columbus Plant
• Lead the Inventory Team to ensure direct materials are at the Columbus Plant on time-in full (OTIF) to support production
• Gain a deep understanding and accountability for key plant financials such as Inventory dollars, days on hand (DOH) and Materials Usage Variance (MUV) as well as financial responsibility for team budget
• Lead cost improvement projects (CIP) to grow product margin and available working capital
• Assist in modeling near-term and long-term capacity across all Columbus Plant production lines and actively track performance against those models
• Assemble and facilitate the monthly Columbus Plant Supply Review (S&OP Process)
• Serve as a key contact and/or facilitator for Plant Financial and Quality audits
• Gain a deep understanding, assume responsibility, and lead improvement initiatives for key plant performance indicators such as Processing/Packaging Schedule Adherence (PSA), Manufacturing Schedule Performance (MSP), Manufacturing Schedule Stability (MSS), Supplier Delivery Performance (SDP), and Inventory Accuracy
• Collaborate with the Plant Quality Team to develop and implement a new process for materials “on hold” and receipt/management of non-qualified materials for R&D trials
• Embrace continuous improvement principals within the team by continuing to educate and drive key excellence programs such as root cause analysis (RCA), lean six sigma, 5S and APICS certifications
• Champion and resolve supply events to ensure supply continuity to the Columbus Plant
• Own and improve Plant Safety Stock and Cycle Count programs

This Role Will Be Accountable For:

• Leadership – The hiring, development, and success of the Columbus Plant Inventory and Scheduling Team
• Key Financial Indicators – Team budget, Inventory dollars, DOH, MUV and CIP (Defined above)
• Key Production indicators – PSA, MSP, MSS, SDP, and Inventory Accuracy (Defined above)
• Finite Scheduling – Continuous output of an optimized finite schedule for the Columbus Plant production lines and supporting work centers
• Direct Material Supply – A material requirements plan to support the schedule and ensure supply continuity at the Columbus Plant
• Plant Capacity - Calculation and development of mid-term and long-term capacity models
• S&OP – Lead Columbus Plant Supply Review
• Event Management – Effectively elevate and quickly resolve any operational, or supply event impacting plant operations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering preferred, but will also consider degrees in, Science, Food Technology, or another relevant subject
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or Manufacturing/Warehouse Management
• 2 or more years of experience in effectively leading teams with exempt/non-exempt direct reports
• A thorough knowledge business and manufacturing principles, techniques, and practices
• Financial acumen – An understanding of what drives product cost and profitability. Prior experience with having budgetary responsibility for a team and/or work center.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• High proficiency in ERP systems and Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience working in production planning, and/or a factory setting
• Food grade manufacturing experience
• A passion for continuous improvement and the education/development of others
• High sense of urgency and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to solve complex supply issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization

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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)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$99,300.00 – $198,700.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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