Lead Associate Warehouse Operations

Cardinal Health•Roanoke, TX

8d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health 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 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.

Requirements

4+ years of experience, preferred
High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
May provide technical guidance and training to others
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works with minimal degree of supervision
Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
Provides guidance to less experienced team members
May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise
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.

Responsibilities

Follows standard operating procedures to assess inventory levels, submit orders, and audit warehouse operations to facilitate successful operational activities within the warehouse.
Directs workflows on the floor of the warehouse, including packing, unloading, shipping and managing of delivery schedule.
Analyzes internal data and reports on productivity and efficiency to help determine when and where the warehouse is performing better or worse than expected.
Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisors to align on warehouse and inventory priorities, in alignment with operational objectives.
Assists in inbound and outbound workload forecasting through historical and trend analysis to determine how labor should be utilized.
Assists in inventory management, and helps with stocking and shipping, as necessary.
Responsibility for the Returns Department, providing leadership to the returns team.
Act as the subject matter expert for the Returns Department, ensuring processes are following to provide accurate and timely returns processing
Work time will be split approximately 50% of the time in the Returns department and 50% with the Inbound operations.
Included in rotation for weekend on-call schedule
Ability to flex schedule on occasion due to demands of the operation