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Warehouse Lead roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as supply chain management, logistics, or operations. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a practical long-term path for Australian professionals with supervisory operations experience.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The coordinator is responsible for maintaining and managing the CDSM Lake County warehouse in support of clinical manufacturing of drug products while maintaining highest level of compliance and quality. The coordinator needs to ensure all GMP materials are in hand for the scheduled manufacture dates by coordinating with vendors, purchasing, stock rooms, customs, clinical manufacturing leads, formulation scientist, analytical scientists, and QA.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures
- Orders materials and track orders through fulfillment
- Tracks inventory usage and replenish as needed
- Physically receives material into the inventory management system
- Performs sampling activities for materials that need to be tested against analytical specifications
- Retains material in correct locations and keeps the warehouse in an orderly and clean manner
- Reviews inventory regularly to purge aging inventory and identify and resolve any discrepancies
- Moves materials from and to the manufacturing floor
- Pick, pack, and ships material to the packaging area, third party manufacturers, and commercial sites both domestically and internationally
- Manages material within the FTZ to assure full product accountability to GTC
- Processes materials and destruction requests
- Acts as SME for inventory management system
- Leads the warehouse pack-out area including the day-to-day coordination of the shipping activities
- Executes day-to-day warehouse activities in compliance with departmental SOPs and CGMPs
- Supports investigations of any compliance issues related to the warehouse
- Maintains a safe working environment in the warehouse
- Accountable for ensuring all activities pertaining to material handled in a timely manner while maintaining highest level of compliance and quality
- Responsible for resolving issues pertaining to material handling in the warehouse
- Responsible for understanding the customer’s needs and prioritizing the workload appropriately
- Coordinator’s actions will impact the efficiency, quality, and compliance of all clinical drug shipments from Lake County warehouse
Qualifications
- High school diploma required. Associates degree or equivalent breath of experience preferred
- 3 to 5 years warehouse experience. Experience managing a clinical supplies warehouse is preferred
- 4 to 6 years pharmaceutical industry experience
- Understanding of the investigational material supply chain and worldwide regulatory and quality requirements
- Strong interpersonal and team work competencies
- Ability to multi-task and reprioritize the workload per changing project demands
- Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must have material control or system inventory knowledge
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The coordinator is responsible for maintaining and managing the CDSM Lake County warehouse in support of clinical manufacturing of drug products while maintaining highest level of compliance and quality. The coordinator needs to ensure all GMP materials are in hand for the scheduled manufacture dates by coordinating with vendors, purchasing, stock rooms, customs, clinical manufacturing leads, formulation scientist, analytical scientists, and QA.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures
- Orders materials and track orders through fulfillment
- Tracks inventory usage and replenish as needed
- Physically receives material into the inventory management system
- Performs sampling activities for materials that need to be tested against analytical specifications
- Retains material in correct locations and keeps the warehouse in an orderly and clean manner
- Reviews inventory regularly to purge aging inventory and identify and resolve any discrepancies
- Moves materials from and to the manufacturing floor
- Pick, pack, and ships material to the packaging area, third party manufacturers, and commercial sites both domestically and internationally
- Manages material within the FTZ to assure full product accountability to GTC
- Processes materials and destruction requests
- Acts as SME for inventory management system
- Leads the warehouse pack-out area including the day-to-day coordination of the shipping activities
- Executes day-to-day warehouse activities in compliance with departmental SOPs and CGMPs
- Supports investigations of any compliance issues related to the warehouse
- Maintains a safe working environment in the warehouse
- Accountable for ensuring all activities pertaining to material handled in a timely manner while maintaining highest level of compliance and quality
- Responsible for resolving issues pertaining to material handling in the warehouse
- Responsible for understanding the customer’s needs and prioritizing the workload appropriately
- Coordinator’s actions will impact the efficiency, quality, and compliance of all clinical drug shipments from Lake County warehouse
Qualifications
- High school diploma required. Associates degree or equivalent breath of experience preferred
- 3 to 5 years warehouse experience. Experience managing a clinical supplies warehouse is preferred
- 4 to 6 years pharmaceutical industry experience
- Understanding of the investigational material supply chain and worldwide regulatory and quality requirements
- Strong interpersonal and team work competencies
- Ability to multi-task and reprioritize the workload per changing project demands
- Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must have material control or system inventory knowledge
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Warehouse Lead
Frame your qualification for specialty occupation
U.S. consulates scrutinize whether Warehouse Lead roles meet the E-3 visa specialty occupation standard. Document how your supply chain or logistics degree directly underpins your supervisory duties, not just your general work history.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for certified LCAs under SOC codes for first-line supervisors in warehousing. Employers who've filed before understand the process and won't back out when paperwork starts.
Get your Australian credentials formally evaluated
A three-year Australian degree in logistics or operations management is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's, but your employer's E-3 petition is stronger with a formal credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before the LCA is filed.
Negotiate LCA filing before giving notice
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate appointment is scheduled. Confirm this step is in motion before you resign from your current role in Australia to avoid gaps in your timeline.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Warehouse Lead sponsorship involves prevailing wage determinations and DOL certification that trip up employers unfamiliar with the process. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so nothing stalls at the offer stage.
Clarify E-Verify enrollment status with your employer
Some large distribution and logistics employers are federally contracted and must use E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status during the offer stage so there are no onboarding delays after your E-3 is approved and you arrive in the U.S.
E-3 Visa Warehouse Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Warehouse Lead jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which makes it hard to identify employers willing to sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking E-3 sponsorship and surfaces Warehouse Lead roles from employers who have demonstrated willingness to file. Searching there saves significant time compared to cold-applying and asking about sponsorship later.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Warehouse Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is structured and documented. Warehouse Lead positions that require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or industrial engineering can qualify. Roles framed as general labor supervision without a degree requirement typically don't. The job offer letter and LCA must clearly establish the degree requirement and its connection to the duties performed.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Warehouse Lead roles?
The E-3 is significantly more accessible for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap to exhaust, and you can apply at any point in the year once you have a certified LCA and a job offer. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery with roughly one-in-four odds, and registration only opens once a year in March. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is the more direct path.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change employers mid-role?
Your E-3 is employer-specific, so changing employers requires a new LCA and a new visa stamp or change of status filing. You can't simply transfer it. If you're already in the U.S., you'll need your new employer to file before your current status expires, or you'll need to apply at a consulate in Australia for the new position.