Lead Associate, Warehouse Operations

Cardinal Health•Hudson, WI

About The Position

Warehouse Operations at Cardinal Health handles materials and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. The function includes warehousing and fulfillment, transportation, inventory management, and demand, supply, and manufacturing planning. Warehouse Operations performs or controls manual and automated tasks involved in receiving, storing, and shipping products, including picking, packing, staging, transporting, and delivery, while supporting efficient product flow from vendor receipt to shipment to internal and external customers. The Lead Associate directs and supports inbound warehouse work, including coordinating floor workflows, coaching team members, conducting opening and closing activities, and monitoring operational performance. The role also supports inventory management, workload forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement, and completes dock certification, safety, and training activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or until work is complete.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments.
Demonstrates expert understanding of the job family and thorough knowledge of jobs outside the area of responsibility.
Can take the lead in applying new processes and skills and may provide technical guidance and training to others.
Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
Can independently address complex problems requiring initiative.
Can recommend new or revised processes and participate in implementation.
Adheres to quality guidelines and works with minimal supervision.
Uses latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines.
Provides guidance to less experienced team members.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of experience (preferred).
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or equivalent work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations.
Direct warehouse-floor workflows, including packing, unloading, shipping, and delivery-schedule management.
Analyze internal data and productivity and efficiency reports to identify where warehouse performance is above or below expectations.
Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors on warehouse and inventory priorities aligned with operational objectives.
Assist with inbound and outbound workload forecasting using historical and trend analysis to determine labor utilization.
Assist with inventory management, stocking, and shipping as needed.
Coach inbound team members on operating procedures and expectations.
Conduct opening and closing activities to support an efficient inbound operation.
Monitor and lead processes, suggesting innovative solutions to identified challenges.
Own outcomes and drive sustained improvement in team performance.
Communicate and record the end-of-day inbound recap.
Complete dock certification, safety, and training.