Lead Associate, Outbound (1st Shift)

Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations

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.

The primary purpose of the Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations is to support the Warehouse Supervisor through either inbound or outbound management of the warehouse floor and to facilitate effective warehouse operations through direction of warehouse staff, in accordance with operational priorities. In addition, this job assists in coordination of receipt of shipments and scheduling of incoming trucks, as well as making internal appointments. This job also delegates work among the warehouse staff and produces reports on workforce productivity and quality. The Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations also communicates with customers outside the warehouse to communicate disruptions, provide updates on delivery timeframes and ensure customer satisfaction.

The Consumer Health Logistics Center (CHLC) is Cardinal Health's newest Pharmaceutical Supply Chain operation in Groveport, Ohio. This facility, featuring some of the latest innovations in automation technology, is approximately 350,000 square feet and picks, packs, and ships consumer health products.

This is an on-site position (5 days per week), based out of the Consumer Health Logistics Center. 1st Shift : Monday - Friday, 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm (or task completed).

Responsibilities include :

Following standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse.

Directing workflows on the floor of the warehouse, including packing, unloading, shipping and managing of delivery schedule.

Analyzing internal data and reporting on productivity and efficiency to help determine when and where the warehouse is performing better or worse than expected.

Coordinating with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.

Assisting in inbound and outbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to determine how labor should be utilized.

Assisting in inventory management, and helping with stocking and shipping, as necessary.

Qualifications include :

4+ years of experience, preferred.

High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

What is expected of you and others at this level includes :

Applying extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments.

Demonstrating expert understanding of all levels of the job family and having thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility.

Taking the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments.

May provide technical guidance and training to others.

Maintaining appropriate licenses, training and certifications.

Working on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue.

Making recommendations for new or revised processes and having a role on the implementation.

Adhering to all quality guidelines.

Working with minimal degree of supervision.

Having latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines.

Providing guidance to less experienced team members.

May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise.

Anticipated hourly range : $22.30 per hour - $32.00 per hour. Bonus eligible : No.

Benefits include :

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 : 11 / 24 / 2025. If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The hourly 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.