Warehouse Operations Supervisor

• 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