Healthcare Ops Rotational Program: Entry-Level Leader

Cardinal Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health’s Embark Program is an entry-level professional development program designed to build capability and career readiness for new graduates with a passion for healthcare. Participants gain mentorship, tailored development, and cross-functional collaboration through a capstone project, while working in Warehouse Operations in a structured distribution center environment.

The program starts June 28, 2027, in Waukegan, Illinois, and includes exposure to a high-performing distribution

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or related field (Graduation 2026–2027).
• Willingness to work day, evening, or overnight shifts as required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily work assignments and performance of frontline group leads and associates.
• Interact with subordinates, customers, and peers at various management levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and mitigate risks within supervised team and broader warehouse operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Monitor productivity and quality metrics and ensure scheduling adheres to budget and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, management, operations, or supply chain

Job description

Cardinal Health’s Embark Program is an entry-level professional development program designed to build capability and career readiness for new graduates with a passion for healthcare. Participants gain mentorship, tailored development, and cross-functional collaboration through a capstone project, while working in Warehouse Operations in a structured distribution center environment.

The program starts June 28, 2027, in Waukegan, Illinois, and includes exposure to a high-performing distribution