Distribution Warehouse Supervisor (Days)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Syracuse, NY, is seeking a Supervisor, Warehouse Operations to lead a team of associates in pick, pack and ship activities. You will ensure safety, efficiency, and quality while managing a day or night shift and coaching staff to meet performance metrics.

Responsibilities include scheduling, adherence to budgets, OSHA/DEA/FDA compliance, and driving continuous improvements in environmental, health and safety, space utilization, and service quality for customers.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in warehouse operations (preferred).
• Strong communication skills and leadership abilities.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of product.
• Monitor productivity and adhere to budgetary guidelines to meet center objectives.
• Schedule workforce to ensure proper staffing for pick, replenish, restock, locate and ship merchandise.
• Maintain safety and provide coaching for a culture of continuous improvement in EH&S.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

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:10/30/2026

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.

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Warehouse Operations supervises a team of Associates and ensures that pick, pack, and ship operations are safe, efficient, and of high quality. With responsibility for a day or night shift, the Supervisor continually monitors efficiency and quality metrics, assigns work and provides coaching to supervised staff, and addresses a variety of operational issues. The Supervisor directly contributes to Cardinal Health’s customer service reputation by ensuring that shipments are on time and of high quality, develops the Warehouse Operations talent pool, and enhances operational excellence.

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours weekly
• 1st shift/ Days
• 4x10’s
• Wednesday – Saturday 7:00am – 4:30pm
• Must work until tasks are completed
• Must be flexible to work other days if needed

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of product and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved
• Monitor productivity, adhere to budgetary guidelines, and workto meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality
• Responsible for the daily scheduling of the workforce to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner
• Hold staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner, ensure that warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment to perform distribution functions and provide support for a culture that strives toward continuous improvement in Environmental, Health and Safety
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating all necessary repairs
• Recommend and implement programs, policies, and strategies to increase production and efficient space utilization
• Ensure quality service is provided to the customers and ensures prompt follow-through on customer correspondence, complaints and inquiries related to shipment of merchandise and stock-on-hand; Develops and implement modifications and innovations to improve the quality of service to our customers
• Adhere to budget requirements and work toward obtaining objectives and division goals.
• Responsible for employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling and performance appraisals
• Maintains general responsibility for disciplinary process in counseling, oral and written warnings; ensures a productive work climate in the warehouse operation
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while providing flawless transactions and services; manage monetary assets and other resources to optimize cost effectiveness.
• Prepares and hoc reports as necessary
• Ensures 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

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership skills preferred
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff
• Administers and exercises policies and procedures
• Ensure 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.