Anticipated salary range: $98,200 - $140,300
Bonus eligible: Yes
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: 10/10/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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.
What Operations Management contributes to Cardinal Health
The Manager, Warehouse Operations Outbound oversees the building's inbound processing,
including receiving, put away, and returns to achieve operational efficiency and safety. Through
successful operational and people management, this job delivers on the business unit's short-term goals, improves profitability, and develops the business unit's warehouse talent. This job also responds to urgent customer needs or supply disruptions to ensure customer commitments are fulfilled.
Responsibilities
Lead and direct a Supervisory team of 5 direct reports and 170 indirect associates that includes inbound and outbound operations
Ensure the timely distribution and receipt of product while meeting the distribution center standards of budget, policies, procedures and quality
Lead initiatives designed to improve processes or continuous improvement projects throughout the facility
Provide leadership to the team and challenge the status quo; interact with employees on the floor and in an office setting
Influence and understand the business and culture strategy and translate the strategy into executable initiatives for their department
Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and participate in regularly scheduled meetings including minimal travel
Collaborate with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis
Cultivate positive relationships with peers and coworkers
Interview and make hiring decisions for supervisor, lead and niche roles
Develop the supervisory and employee population, which includes training, coaching, counseling and performance appraisals
Manage the distribution operation utilizing appropriate systems to track, analyze and improve day to day operational metrics
Hold Supervisors accountable for their respective department KPI's
Enforce Cardinal Health compliance and regulations for OSHA, DEA, FDA, state and local authorities, primary facility contact for QRA compliance
Manage site financial metrics including profit and loss and budgets
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of relevant experience preferred
Prior leadership experience required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working within a warehouse (or distribution) environment preferred
Inventory planning and processing experience preferred
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)
Experience working within ERP's (SAP or Manhattan) preferred
Prior experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives
Adaptable to operational needs
Ability to problem solve through complex scenarios and drive change
What is expected of you and others at this level
Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Ensures employees operate within guidelines
Decisions have a short-term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
Gains consensus from various parties involved
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.
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