Warehouse Operations Manager

Manager, Warehouse Operations Outbound

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.

The Manager, Warehouse Operations Outbound oversees the building's outbound processing, including picking and shipping to achieve operational efficiency, quality 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 in this role include :

• Leading a supervisory team (7-8 direct reports) that includes Outbound Base and Value Link operations.
• Ensuring the timely distribution of medical products necessary to achieve operational cost, quality, service, safety goals and meet the needs of customers.
• Sponsoring Lean Six Sigma projects designed to improve existing processes and enhance the customer experience.
• Challenging the status quo and provide thought leadership.
• Interfacing with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and participate in regularly scheduled meetings.
• Developing collaborative relationships with peers and coworkers.
• Identifying opportunities for personal and team development.
• Effectively managing and improving the talent of the team.
• Connecting with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion.
• Managing the operation utilizing data and metrics.
• Scheduling flexibility based on operational needs.

Qualifications include :

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.