Warehouse Operations Supervisor (Outbound)

Anticipated salary range: $67,500 - $96,300. Pay is determined by geographical location, relevant education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity.

Work schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (or until completion) Monday-Friday. Weekend hours may be required due to business needs.

About the Role

Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing and controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of product. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages a team of 20+ warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution of products and motivate employees to ensure predetermined productivity and quality standards are met.
• Monitors site productivity standards and holds associates accountable to daily, weekly, and monthly metrics; provides timely feedback and initiates corrective action when needed.
• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and works to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining quality and inventory standards.
• Drives continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Performs daily scheduling of the workforce to ensure proper staffing for selecting, replenishing, restocking, locating, and shipping merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner.
• Coordinates maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and necessary repairs.
• Actively engages in employee development, including training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals.
• Balances administrative duties with hands-on floor work.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams at all levels, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis.
• Interviews and makes hiring decisions for lead and associate-level roles.
• Maintains responsibility for the disciplinary process, including counseling, oral and written warnings, to ensure a productive work climate.
• Prepares ad hoc reports using Excel or other necessary programs.
• Ensures accurate attendance/PTO records and maintains scheduling.
• Holds staff accountable for conducting work safely while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State, and local authorities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 2-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Prior experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience leading a team.
• Experience working within ERP systems (SAP or Manhattan) preferred.

Expectations at This Level

• Coordinates and supervises 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 the succession planning process for own work area.
• Aligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goals.
• Builds confidence and respect through a positive and energizing style.
• Works within budgetary/financial objectives, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes.
• Builds customer relationships, interprets customer needs, and assesses their business requirements.
• Resolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processes.
• Collaborates with the work team to brainstorm and provide solutions that contain appropriate risk; ensures the team understands and supports operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401k savings plan.
• Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle programs.