Inbound Manager, Warehouse Operations (1st shift inbound)

Cardinal Health; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k plan

HSA

Paid parental leave

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Cardinal Health Whitestown, IN is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day distribution center operations, focusing on safety, productivity, and process improvement. You will guide hourly staff, prioritize workloads, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet service levels.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in operations, with strong analytical and leadership skills. Expect a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on operational excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in operations, supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, technology, or related field.
• Six or more years of experience in operations, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment, or warehouse operations.
• Experience leading, supervising, coaching, or managing employees in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Experience using performance metrics, dashboards, or data to drive decisions and improve results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop hourly associates, supervisors, and teams to meet safety, quality, service, and productivity goals.
• Promote a safety-first culture through training, accountability, and standard execution.
• Manage daily operational execution including workflow prioritization, inventory accuracy, quality, and customer delivery expectations.
• Build staffing plans based on forecasted volume and available resources.
• Monitor KPIs to identify trends, risks, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet site objectives and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Technology, or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management systems

ERP systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Anticipated salary range: $89,000 - $127,200Bonus eligible: YesBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 10/31/2026 *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.Schedule: Monday-Friday, but you may be required to work on Sundays as needed.Location: Whitestown, INWhat Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal HealthOperations 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 SummaryThe Operations Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations in a high-volume distribution center. Operations is responsible for material handling and product distribution, including warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management, and labor planning. This role drives operational excellence by leading teams, improving processes, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and customer-focused execution.The Operations Manager partners with site leadership, support functions, peers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align resources, resolve operational and project-related issues, and support a high-performing team culture.ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, motivate, and develop hourly associates, supervisors, and operational team members to achieve safety, quality, service level, productivity, and engagement goals.Promote a safety-first culture through training, accountability, observation, proactive risk reduction, and consistent execution of company standards.Manage daily operational execution, including workflow prioritization, inventory accuracy, quality standards, productivity targets, and customer delivery expectations.Build and execute staffing plans based on forecasted volume, business priorities, and available resources.Monitor key performance indicators to identify trends, anticipate risks, and drive data-informed decisions.Partner with Safety, Human Resources, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Transportation, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to meet site and organizational objectives.Identify root causes of operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions that improve efficiency, service, cost, quality, and employee experience.Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, standard work, GEMBA walks, process mapping, or other operational excellence practices.Support the talent lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, coaching, recognition, and corrective action.Communicate business priorities, operational performance, project updates, and improvement plans clearly while gaining alignment across team members, peers, leadership, and other stakeholders.Participates in developing policies and procedures to achieve specific operational goals while ensuring employees operate within company guidelines and performance expectations.Partners effectively with frontline employees, supervisors, and senior leadership to drive operational excellence, resolve complex issues, and build consensus among key stakeholders.The Operations Manager is expected to lead with integrity, accountability, inclusion, and visible floor presence while communicating clearly, executing with discipline, and modeling Cardinal Health’s commitment to operational excellence.This role requires active presence in a distribution center.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Technology, or equivalent work experience, preferredSix or more years of experience in operations, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment, warehouse operations, or a related environment preferred.Previous experience leading, supervising, coaching, or managing employees in a fast-paced operational setting.Experience using performance metrics, operational dashboards, reports, or business data to drive decisions and improve results.Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.Ability to manage changing priorities, respond to operational issues, and exercise sound judgment in time-sensitive situations.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and partner effectively across teams.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn operational systems, reporting tools, and warehouse management platforms.Experience in a distribution center, fulfillment center, or production facility using automated material handling systems, sortation equipment, robotics, conveyance, and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), preferredExperience leading Inbound and/or Outbound distribution operations, including receiving, put-away, replenishment, inventory control, slotting, dock operations, order fulfillment, picking, packing, shipping, transportation coordination, and customer delivery execution, preferredExperience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process improvement methodologies, preferredExperience managing labor planning, budgets, operating expenses, productivity goals, or resource allocation, preferredExperience with warehouse management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, inventory systems, or related operational technology, preferredKnowledge of safety, quality, compliance, and regulatory standards applicable to operations, preferredDemonstrated ability to lead change, improve engagement, build leadership capability, and develop high-performing teams.Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods, access operational areas, and move throughout the facility as needed.May occasionally require pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, or moving materials, or lifting products that could weight up to 50 pounds, consistent with operational leadership responsibilities.Schedule flexibility is required to support business needs, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, peak periods, or emergency operational support.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 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.To read and review this privacy notice click here