Supervisor, Warehouse Operations
Job Summary
The Supervisor, Warehouse Operations supervises a team of Associates and ensures that receive and put away operations are safe, efficient, and of high quality. With responsibility for a day or night shift, the Supervisor continually monitors efficiency and quality metrics, assigns work and provides coaching to supervised staff, and addresses a variety of operational issues. The Supervisor directly contributes to Cardinal Health’s customer service reputation by ensuring that shipments are on-time and of high quality, develops the Warehouse Operations talent pool, and enhances operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the daily work assignments and performance of Leads and Associates. Tracks efficiency and productivity metrics to determine which tasks are behind- and ahead-of-schedule, and provides hands-on guidance to Associates to ensure that receiving and put away tasks are completed correctly and safely.
- Ensures that all warehouse systems are ready and schedules and prioritizes the work that each group lead and team of associates will complete. Tracks employee attendance and ensures necessary employee headcount to achieve objectives.
- Maintains productivity and quality metrics including cycle times, lines per hour, shortages, damaged units, missed dispatches, and missed scans, among others. Regularly reports on team performance to the Manager, Warehouse Operations.
- Determines the productivity or safety issue root cause and directs supervised staff on resolving the issue and maintaining operations. Promptly and thoroughly documents the issue and communicates the root cause and resolution to the Manager, Supervisors, and other internal stakeholders as necessary.
- Proactively identifies opportunities to improve operations and mitigate risks within supervised team and broader warehouse operations. Provides input into operational excellence initiatives and ensures that there are implemented correctly within own area.
- Conducts performance evaluations and provides one-on-one feedback to encourage Associates’ development. Identifies associates capable of working as group leads. Creates performance improvement plans for staff and administers discipline when necessary.
- Participates in the interviewing and selection of new associates and provides trainings during employee onboarding.
- Supports with trainings during employee onboarding.
- Identifies process improvement opportunities to develop projects.
- Leads one of our safety or VOE related committees.
Qualifications
- 4-8 years of warehouse experience, preferred.
- College degree preferred, high school diploma required.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, French a plus.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Basic knowledge of Lean Six Sigma process improvement preferred.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Captures and coordinates the daily activities of operations or business staff.
- Administers and exercises policies and procedures. Ensures employees operate within guidelines.
- Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers.
- Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels. Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution.
Anticipated Salary Range
$67,500 - $96,300 per year
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application Information
The application window is anticipated to close on 7/10/2026. Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.