Supervisor Warehouse Operations

About the role

Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health Operations by managing materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. This includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management, and demand, supply, and manufacturing planning.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a team of 25 warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of products and motivate employees to ensure predetermined productivity and quality standards are met.
• Monitor site productivity standards and hold associates accountable to daily, weekly, and monthly metrics; provide timely feedback and initiate corrective action processes when needed.
• Adhere to budgetary guidelines, and work to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory.
• Perform daily scheduling of the workforce to ensure proper staffing for selecting, replenishing, restocking, locating, and shipping merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner.
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating necessary repairs.
• Engage in employee development through training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups, on a daily basis.
• Interview and make hiring decisions for lead and associate level roles.
• Maintain general responsibility for the disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive work climate in the warehouse operation.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, as necessary, using Excel (or any other necessary programs).
• Hold staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities.
• Aid in EHS audits, conduct Job Safety Observations (JSO), properly record and manage safety incidents, monitor employee safety behaviors/practices, and provide feedback.
• Aid in QRA audits and address non-conformance issues to properly address, conduct housekeeping observations, ensure employees complete required QRA training and documentation.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred; a bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years related experience preferred.
• Prior experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets).
• Experience working within ERP systems (SAP or Manhattan) preferred.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical, or production staff in an assigned area.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
• Applies expertise to solve standard and non-standard problems within own area.
• Role models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conduct.
• Provides direction in discussing and creating development plans.
• Provides input into succession planning process for own work area.
• Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style.
• Works within budgetary/financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own area.
• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with others.
• Resolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processes.
• Works/brainstorms with work team and provides suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate level of risk; ensures work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellence.

Anticipated salary range

$67,500.00 - $96,300.00

Bonus eligible

No

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a paid time off plan, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) 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, and more.

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Anticipated to close: 08/31/2026

If interested in the opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible.