Warehouse Operations Manager - Outbound Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
78ff8934-0115-4aca-9c87-80d1a16d8f80
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Req #
20173968
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Job Location
12600 NE 40th Street
Kansas City, MO 64161, US -
Job Category
Operations
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Job Type
Regular
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Schedule
Full time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - this shift requires flexibility, including possible weekend availability.
Work Location: Cardinal Health, 12600 NE 40th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64161
Anticipated salary range: $86,400 - $123,400
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: 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: 03/17/26 *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.
What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health
Operations 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 Summary
The Manager, Warehouse Operations Outbound oversees the building’s outbound processing, including picking, packing and shipping to achieve operational efficiency and safety. Through successful operational and people management, this job delivers on the business unit’s short-term goals, improves profitability, and develops the business unit’s warehouse talent. This job also responds to urgent customer needs or supply disruptions to ensure customer commitments are fulfilled.
Responsibilities
Leading and directing a Supervisory team of 3 Outbound Supervisors and 60 associates.Ensuring the timely distribution and receipt of product while meeting the distribution center standards of budget, policies, procedures and quality.Leading initiatives designed to improve processes or continuous improvement projects throughout the facility.Providing leadership to the team and challenging the status quo; interacting with employees on the floor and in an office setting.Influencing and understanding the business and culture strategy and translating the strategy into executable initiatives for their department.Interfacing with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and participating in regularly scheduled meetings (this may include travelling a few times a year).Collaborating with cross-functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR and Operations groups daily.Cultivating positive relationships with peers and coworkers.Interviewing and making hiring decisions for supervisor, lead and niche roles.Developing the supervisory and employee population, which includes training, coaching, counseling and performance appraisals.Managing the distribution operation utilizing appropriate systems to track, analyze and improve day-to-day operational metrics.Holding Supervisors accountable for their respective department MBO’s.Enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations for OSHA, DEA, FDA, state and local authorities, primary facility contact for QRA compliance.Managing site financial metrics including profit and loss and budgets.
Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience, preferredBachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferredPrior leadership experience, preferredStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience working within a warehouse (or distribution) environment, preferredInventory planning and processing experience, preferredStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)Experience working within ERP’s (Oracle or Manhattan), preferred Prior experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives Adaptable to operational needsAbility to solve problems through complex scenarios and drive change
What is expected of you and others at this level
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.
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