Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Cardinal Health; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life/ disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Leawood, KS seeks a Supervisor for Warehouse Operations to lead a 15-person team, ensuring safe, efficient pick/pack/ship processes and timely product distribution.

You will monitor performance, coordinate staffing, and drive operational excellence while maintaining strong customer service and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervisor/management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Strong leadership, engagement, and communication to drive operational excellence.
• Analyze performance metrics to resolve challenges and improve productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, SAP, and Kronos for workforce management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a team of 15 warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of product.
• Monitor productivity and budget adherence to meet DC objectives and quality standards.
• Schedule daily staffing to ensure proper coverage for pick, replenish, restock, locate and ship processes.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders for timely international shipments.
• Collaborate with customer service to address customer concerns and KPI targets.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and coach staff through performance appraisals and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Shift: Monday-Friday from 1:30pm to 10:30pm or until completion

Anticipated salary range: $68,500-$97,700

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits:

• 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

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

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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervisor/management role or related experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, engagement, and communication to drive operational excellence.
• Drive operational excellence by analyzing performance metrics, resolving challenges, and maintaining accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, SAP, and Kronos to support workforce management, reporting, and daily operations.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.
• Enforce safety policies and regulatory compliance standards to maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage team of 15 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 work to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality.
• Responsible for the 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.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders to schedule timely pickups of International freight shipments.
• Collaborate with customer service to address any customer concerns and KPI’s.
• 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.
• 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 works toward obtaining objectives and division goals.
• Spends majority of workday on the floor coaching and developing diverse teams by providing feedback on performance, which is timely, specific, and accurate; focuses on strengths and development opportunities.
• Responsible for employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals.
• Maintains general responsibility for disciplinary process in counseling, oral and written warnings; insures 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 ad 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 contacts for QRA compliance and initiatives.

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
• Ensures 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.