Warehouse Operations Supervisor (Outbound)

• Directs and manages a team of 20+ warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution of products and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved 

• Monitors site productivity standards and hold associates accountable to daily, weekly, monthly metrics; provide timely feedback and initiate corrective action process when needed  

• Adheres to budgetary guidelines, and works to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory 

• Drives continuous improvement projects and initiatives 

• Performs 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 

• Coordinates maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating all necessary repairs 

• Actively engaged in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals 

• Working on the floor while balancing administrative duties 

• Collaborating with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis 

• Interviewing and making hiring decisions for lead and associate level roles   

• 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 (or any other necessary programs) 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus 

• 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 

• Experience working within ERP’s (SAP or Manhattan) preferred

• Responsible for accurate attendance/PTO records and ensure scheduling is maintained  

• 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  

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  

• 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 

• 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