Warehouse Operations Manager

Manager, Warehouse Operations Outbound

Anticipated salary range: $98,200 - $140,300

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

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

Application window anticipated to close: 3/16/2026 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, approximate start time is 12pm (manager needs to be flexible and make the best decision for the business)

Can sometimes be a 50-60 hour work week

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 and shipping to achieve operational efficiency, quality 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 in this role

Leading a Supervisory team (7-8 direct reports) that includes Outbound Base and Value Link operations.

Ensuring the timely Distribution of medical products necessary to achieve operational cost, quality, service, safety goals and meet the needs of customers.

Sponsoring Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects designed to improve existing processes and enhance the customer experience.

Challenging the status quo and provide thought leadership.

Interfacing with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and participate in regularly scheduled meetings.

Developing collaborative relationships with peers and coworkers.

Identifying opportunities for personal and team development.

Effectively managing and improving the talent of the team.

Connecting with employees at all levels of the organization.

Fostering a culture of Inclusion.

Managing the Operation utilizing data and metrics.

Scheduling flexibility based on operational needs

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred

5-10 years of Supervisory experience preferred

Experience overseeing teams over 100 employees a plus

Strong Leadership and Communication skills

Proven ability to drive needed cross-training and employee development

Previous experience interacting directly with customers and developing customer facing documents a plus

Proven application of LSS principals and tools. Black Belt or Kaizen training and certification a plus

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Tableau and Power BI experience a plus

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.