Outbound Operations Manager-Warehouse Operations (Nights)

Cardinal Health•Hudson, WI

3d•$87,700 - $125,300•Onsite

About The Position

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health 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 role ensures the accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of products to customers while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in logistics, warehouse operations, people leadership, and continuous improvement. Job Summary The Outbound Manager, Warehouse Operations oversees the building’s outbound processing, including picking, packing, and shipping to achieve operational efficiency 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. Location/Shift • Location: This is an on-site position (5 days a week) based out of Cardinal Health’s Hudson, WI distribution center • Night Shift Support: Sunday-Thursday Night Shift: Schedule assignment will vary based on work demands. Must be able to provide adequate support for associates working Sunday-Thursday nights from 6:00pm-2:30am (or until finish).

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
3+ years supervisory/management experience, preferred
Possess strong communication and relationship building skills (i.e., has the ability to manage change)
Adaptable to operational needs
Ability to problem solve through complex scenarios and drive change
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
Proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a warehouse (or distribution) environment, preferred
Inventory planning and processing experience, preferred
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)
Experience working within ERP’s (SAP or Manhattan), preferred
Prior experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives

Responsibilities

Strategic Operations Management: Oversee and optimize all daily outbound processing, including order fulfillment, picking, packing, and shipping, ensuring timely, accurate, and budget-compliant distribution to customers and partners.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 3 direct-report supervisors and approximately 75 indirect-report associates, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies, while monitoring KPIs to enhance productivity, accuracy, and service levels.
Safety Leadership & Compliance: Manage all safety trainings and procedures, ensuring warehouse operations are in compliance with safety regulations and best practices. Proactively mitigate risks and enforce Cardinal Health compliance with OSHA, DEA, FDA, state, and local authorities, serving as the shift point of contact for QRA compliance and EHS .
Regulatory & Policy Adherence: Ensure stringent adherence to all regulatory and company policies, especially within a healthcare environment.
Financial & Resource Stewardship: Manage site financial metrics (P&L, budgets), labor planning, staffing levels, and scheduling to meet dynamic business demands.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technology Integration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (inventory, inbound operations, transportation, quality assurance) and leverage Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other technologies to optimize operations.
Active Engagement & Travel: Participate actively in scheduled internal and external meetings, with up to 25% travel.

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