Warehouse Supervisor (1st Shift)

Cardinal Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Elgin, IL is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead a 20+ member outbound team, ensuring safe, accurate pick/pack/ship operations and on-time shipments. You will monitor productivity, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement while balancing floor work with administrative duties.

The role requires 3-5 years of related experience, ERP experience (SAP or Manhattan), strong Excel skills, and the ability to work overtime as needed during busy seasons.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of related warehouse supervision experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ERPs (SAP or Manhattan) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise a 20+ member warehouse team to meet distribution goals.
• Monitor productivity, accuracy and safety; implement corrective actions when needed.
• Schedule the workforce to ensure proper staffing and cost-efficient operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and participate in audits and process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Manhattan Associates

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm (or until work is complete)Saturday and Sunday for business needs during busy season with advance noticeWhat 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 Supervisor, Warehouse Operations supervises a team of Outbound 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.ResponsibilitiesDirect and manage a team of 20+ 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 achievedMonitor site productivity standards and hold associates accountable to daily, weekly, monthly metrics; provide timely feedback and initiate corrective action process when neededAdhere to budgetary guidelines, and work to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventoryResponsible for continuous improvement projects and initiatives (ex. Gemba walks, Kaizen workshops, takt boards, etc)Perform daily scheduling of the work force to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient mannerCoordinate maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating all necessary repairsActive engagement in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals.Majority of workday is spent on the floor while balancing administrative dutiesCollaborate with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basisInterview and make hiring decisions for lead and associate level rolesMaintain general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive work climate in the warehouse operationPrepare ad hoc reports, as necessary using Excel (or any other necessary programs)Responsible for accurate timekeeping, attendance/PTO records and ensure scheduling is maintainedHold staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authoritiesAssist with EHS audits, conduct Job Safety Observations (JSO), properly record and manage safety incidents, monitor employee safety behaviors/practices and provide feedbackAssist with QRA audits and QRA non-conformance issues to properly address, conduct housekeeping observations and ensure employees complete required QRA training and documentationQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred3-5 years related experience preferredPIT experience is preferredPrior experience with continuous improvement projects and initiativesStrong written and verbal communication skillsPrevious experience leading a team preferredStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)Experience working within ERP’s (SAP or Manhattan) preferredMust be able to work overtime with very little to no advance noticeWhat is expected of you and others at this levelCoordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned areaSets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisorsApplies expertise to solve standard and non-standard problems within own areaRole models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conductProvides direction in discussing and creating development plansProvides input into succession planning process for own work areaAligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goalsBuilds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing styleWorks within budgetary/ financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own areaBuilds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirementsLeverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with othersResolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processesWorks/brainstorms with work team and provides suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate level of risk; ensures work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellenceAnticipated salary range: $76,700 - $109,400Bonus eligible: NoBenefits: 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: 12/29/2026 *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.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