E-3 Visa Warehouse Operations Manager Jobs
Warehouse Operations Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and meets the specialty occupation standard. Australian professionals in logistics, supply chain, and distribution management can target U.S. employers who understand the E-3's no-lottery advantage and indefinite renewability.
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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 as a Warehouse Operations Manager
Translate your qualifications for U.S. standards
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or business qualifies as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you start applying so employers don't hesitate.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for operations or supply chain management roles. A warehouse employer who has done it before moves faster and makes fewer mistakes during your sponsorship process.
Frame the specialty occupation case early
Warehouse Operations Manager roles must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, which means the position genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree. During interviews, clarify that your role involves analytical, planning, or systems functions, not just floor supervision.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after an offer
Once you have a written offer, your employer needs to file an LCA with DOL before your visa application can proceed. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so your employer doesn't need to engage an immigration lawyer independently.
Clarify E-3 timelines during the offer stage
The DOL LCA typically certifies within seven business days, and most Australian consulates schedule E-3 interviews within two to four weeks. Sharing this timeline with hiring managers removes the assumption that visa sponsorship means a months-long delay before your start date.
Search for roles on Migrate Mate with E-3 sponsorship filters
Generic job searches don't surface which warehouse and logistics employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Migrate Mate lists Warehouse Operations Manager positions from employers who are actively willing to sponsor Australian nationals, so you're not wasting applications on roles that won't move forward.
E-3 Visa Warehouse Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Warehouse Operations Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search. It surfaces Warehouse Operations Manager listings from employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship for Australian professionals, filtering out the noise of roles where sponsorship isn't on the table. From there, you can apply directly and initiate the filing process without needing a separate immigration lawyer.
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 Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the framing matters. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a specific bachelor's degree in a related field, such as supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or business. A role that primarily involves floor supervision without analytical or systems planning responsibilities is harder to qualify. Positions that involve network design, inventory optimization, or multi-site coordination typically meet the standard more clearly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Warehouse Operations Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, which means you can apply at any time of year and don't risk being excluded by a random selection process. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per year and heavily oversubscribed, so many qualified applicants are never selected. For Australian nationals in warehousing and logistics roles, the E-3 is a far more reliable path to U.S. employment.
What documents does my employer need to file for my E-3 visa?
Your employer starts by filing a Labor Condition Application with DOL, which certifies that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Once the LCA is certified, usually within seven business days, you can apply for the E-3 visa at an Australian consulate using the DS-160 form, the certified LCA, and a support letter from your employer confirming the role and salary.