Supervisor, Warehouse Operations - 2nd Shift

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health: 

• Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.
• Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing/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. Also responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product receipt from vendors to the shipment of products (via prescribed service parameters) to a variety of internal and external customers.
   

Job Summary

• The Supervisor, Warehouse Operations supervises a team of Outbound Associates and ensures that pick, pack, and ship 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.

Accountabilities in this role

• Direct and manage a team of 35 warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of products and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved
• Monitor productivity, adhere to budgetary guidelines, and work to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality
• Perform daily scheduling of the work force to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate, and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating all necessary repairs
• Active engagement in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals
• Collaborate with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups daily
• Interview and make hiring decisions for lead and associate level roles 
• Maintain general responsibility for 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
• Responsible for accurate attendance/PTO records and ensure scheduling is maintained
• Enforce Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, Bachelor’s degree a plus
• 2-3 years distribution supervisory 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’s (SAP) 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
• Hold staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner, ensure that warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment to perform distribution functions and provide support for a culture that strives toward continuous improvement in Environmental, Health and Safety
• 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
• Aligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goals
• 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
• Builds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirements
• 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: $65,500- $93,500

Bonus eligible: Yes/No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• 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 window anticipated to close: 05/17/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an 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.