Warehouse Operations - Outbound Supervisor

Warehouse Operations Manager

Shift: Monday - Friday 12:00PM 8:30PM or until completion. Possibility of frequent changes in hours (during surge times) must be flexible. Subject to change based on business need.

Work Location: Cardinal Health, 12600 NE 40th Street, Suite100, Kansas City, MO 64161

Anticipated salary range: $67,500 - $96,300

Bonus eligible: 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: 06/22/2026 *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.

Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of up to 25+ employees
• Direct and manage warehouse associates (full time & temporary workers) to achieve timely distribution and receipt of product and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved.
• Monitoring productivity and adhering to budgetary guidelines and working to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality.
• Responsible for the 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.
• Holding staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner, ensuring that warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment to perform distribution functions and providing support for a culture that strives toward continuous improvement in Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Coordinating maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating all necessary repairs.
• Recommending and implementing programs, policies, and strategies to increase production and efficient space utilization.
• Ensuring quality service is provided to the customers and ensuring prompt follow-through on customer correspondence, complaints and inquiries related to shipment of merchandise and stock-on-hand, Developing and implementing modifications and innovations to improve the quality of service to our customers.
• Adhering to budget requirements and working towards obtaining objectives and division goals.
• Responsible for employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling and performance appraisals.
• Maintaining general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; insuring a productive work climate in the warehouse operation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while providing flawless transactions and services; managing monetary assets and other resources to optimize cost effectiveness.
• Preparing ad hoc reports as necessary.
• Ensuring that accurate attendance/PTO records and scheduling are maintained.
• Responsible for Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities; primary facility contact for QRA compliance and initiatives.
• Performance management using Labor Management tools.
• Working within budgetary/ financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own area.

Qualifications

• College degree, highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 3-5 years distribution experience preferred
• 1-3 year's supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma process improvement preferred
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products preferred
• Ability to relocate for future growth preferred but not required

What is expected of you and others at this level in Operations for functional success

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff
• Administers and exercises policies and procedures
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers
• Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels
• Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution

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.