Warehouse Operations Supervisor, Outbound

Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health’s materials handling and product distribution in both distribution and manufacturing environments. The function includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management, as well as demand, supply, and manufacturing planning. Responsibilities encompass manual or automated tasks for receipt, storage, and shipment of product—including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, and delivery—to ensure efficient product flow from vendor receipt to shipment for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily work assignments and performance of Group Leads and Associates.
• Track efficiency and productivity metrics, providing hands‑on guidance to ensure pick, pack, and ship tasks are completed correctly and safely.
• Ensure warehouse systems are ready; schedule and prioritize work for each Group Lead and their team.
• Monitor employee attendance and maintain necessary headcount to achieve objectives.
• Continuously monitor productivity and quality metrics (cycle times, lines per hour, shortages, damaged units, missed dispatches, missed scans, etc.) and regularly report team performance to the Manager, Warehouse Operations.
• Identify root causes of productivity or safety issues, direct staff to resolve them, and document and communicate resolutions to managers and stakeholders.
• Proactively identify operational improvement opportunities and mitigate risks; contribute to operational excellence initiatives and ensure proper implementation.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide one‑on‑one feedback, and develop Associates; identify potential Group Leads.
• Create performance improvement plans and administer discipline when necessary.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting, and onboarding new Associates; provide training during employee onboarding.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience (preferred).
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• Ability to coordinate and supervise daily activities of operations staff.
• Experience administering policies and procedures and ensuring employee compliance.
• Decision‑making impact on work unit operations and customers.
• Frequent interaction with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels.
• Effective information exchange and basic problem‑resolution skills.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm or until task complete.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $68,500 – $97,700. Bonus eligible: No.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) 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