Lead Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Cardinal Health; Waukegan, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Supervisor, Warehouse Operations to lead inbound/outbound activities, drive safety, quality, and on-time shipments.

You'll coach a team of associates, monitor productivity metrics, and partner with HR and cross-functional teams to optimize performance and adherence to standards. The role requires strong leadership and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets).
• Experience working within ERPs (SAP or Manhattan) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages a team of approx.. warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of products and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards including cycle times, lines per hour, shortages, damaged units, missed dispatches, and missed scans, among others 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 work to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory.
• Responsible for continuous improvement projects and initiatives (ex. Gemba walks, Kaizen workshops, takt boards, etc). 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 engages in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals. Majority of work day is spent on the floor while balancing administrative duties. Collaborates with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis.
• Interviews and makes 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) Responsible for accurate timekeeping, attendance/PTO records and ensure scheduling is maintained.
• Holds staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities. Assists with EHS audits, conduct Job Safety Observations (JSO), properly record and manage safety incidents, monitor employee safety behaviors/practices and provide feedback.
• Assists with QRA audits and QRA non-conformance issues to properly address, conduct housekeeping observations and ensure employees complete required QRA training and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Excel

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

SAP

Manhattan

Job description

Cardinal Health in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Supervisor, Warehouse Operations to lead inbound/outbound activities, drive safety, quality, and on-time shipments.

You'll coach a team of associates, monitor productivity metrics, and partner with HR and cross-functional teams to optimize performance and adherence to standards. The role requires strong leadership and continuous improvement mindset.