Consultant, Black Belt

Cardinal Health•Lakeland, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

What Black Belts contribute to Cardinal Health Operational Excellence is responsible for identifying and executing against performance improvement opportunities, enabling successful transformations across the enterprise, and using contemporary process improvement techniques while building people capabilities. Black Belts are responsible for driving change by focusing on customers, employees, and processes resulting in a culture of excellence. Black Belts identify and execute against performance improvement opportunities across the enterprise using contemporary process improvement tools. Location This is an on-site position 5 days per week, based out of the Lakeland, FL Pharmaceutical Distribution Center. Responsibilities Assesses site business performance against Cardinal Health's business strategy for the pharmaceutical distribution network. Works with multiple teams of business practitioners to synthesize findings, develop improvement recommendations, and lead execution of initiatives. Collaborates with customers and suppliers on improvement projects. Leads operational excellence and continuous improvement projects. Mentors and trains warehouse personnel on best practices for operational excellence. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred 4+ years of experience in warehouse operations or continuous improvement preferred Preferred certifications: Six Sigma, Kaizen Leader, OPEX, etc. Ability to travel up to 5-10% of the time What is expected of you and others at this level Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects May contribute to the development of policies and procedures Works on complex projects of large scope Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues Anticipated salary range: $80,900 - $103,950 Bonus eligible: No 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: 3/6/2026 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. 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. To read and review this privacy notice click here Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future. View Cardinal Health on YouTube

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
4+ years of experience in warehouse operations or continuous improvement preferred
Ability to travel up to 5-10% of the time

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: Six Sigma, Kaizen Leader, OPEX, etc.

Responsibilities

Assesses site business performance against Cardinal Health's business strategy for the pharmaceutical distribution network.
Works with multiple teams of business practitioners to synthesize findings, develop improvement recommendations, and lead execution of initiatives.
Collaborates with customers and suppliers on improvement projects.
Leads operational excellence and continuous improvement projects.
Mentors and trains warehouse personnel on best practices for operational excellence.

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