Supervisor, Warehouse Operations (Nights)

About the role

The Supervisor, Warehouse Operations supervises a team of Outbound Operations warehouse associates and ensures that pick, pack, and ship operations are safe, efficient, and of high quality. This role supports Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical supply chain operations and is responsible for the night shift.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages a team of 20-30 Outbound Operations warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of products and motivates employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards including cycle times, scans per hour, shortages, damaged units, missed dispatches, and missed scans, among others are achieved.
• Maintains site productivity standards and holds associates accountable to daily, weekly, monthly metrics; provide timely feedback and initiate corrective action process when needed.
• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and work to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory.
• Responsible for continuous improvement projects and initiatives (ex. Gemba walks, Kaizen workshops, takt boards, etc.).
• Performs daily scheduling of the workforce to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner.
• Coordinates maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating all necessary repairs.
• Engages in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals.
• Maintains general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive work climate in the warehouse operation.
• Prepares ad hoc reports, as necessary using Excel.
• Holds staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities.
• Assists with EHS audits, conduct Job Safety Observations (JSO), properly record and manage safety incidents, monitor employee safety behaviors/practices and provide feedback.
• Assists with QRA audits and QRA non-conformance issues to properly address, conduct housekeeping observations and ensure employees complete required QRA training and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 4-8 years relevant experience, preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred
• Proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents
• Previous experience leading a team
• Previous experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)
• Experience working within ERPs (SAP or Manhattan) preferred
• Ability to problem solve through complex scenarios and drive change
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift

What is expected of you and others at this level

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. The Supervisor, Warehouse Operations coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff, administers and exercises policies and procedures, ensures employees operate within guidelines, and makes decisions that have a direct impact on work unit operations and customers. Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution.

Anticipated salary range

$75,600 - $107,900 annually

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, 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

The application window is anticipated to close: 08/07/2026

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.