Supervisor, Warehouse Operations

Cardinal Health•Hudson, WI

28d•$67,500 - $96,300•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
2-3 years related experience preferred
Prior experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience leading a team
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)
Experience working within ERP’s (SAP or Manhattan) preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and manage a team of 25 warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of products and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards including cycle times, lines per hour, shortages, damaged units, missed dispatches, and missed scans, among others are achieved
Monitor site productivity standards and hold associates accountable to daily, weekly, monthly metrics; provide timely feedback and initiate corrective action process when needed
Adhere to budgetary guidelines, and work to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory
Responsible for continuous improvement projects and initiatives (ex. Gemba walks, Kaizen workshops, takt boards, etc)
Perform daily scheduling of the work force to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner
Coordinate maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating all necessary repairs
Active engagement in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals
Majority of work day is spent on the floor while balancing administrative duties
Collaborate with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis
Interview and make hiring decisions for lead and associate level roles
Maintain general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive work climate in the warehouse operation
Prepare ad hoc reports, as necessary using Excel (or any other necessary programs)
Responsible for accurate timekeeping, attendance/PTO records and ensure scheduling is maintained
Hold staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities
Assist with EHS audits, conduct Job Safety Observations (JSO), properly record and manage safety incidents, monitor employee safety behaviors/practices and provide feedback
Assist with QRA audits and QRA non-conformance issues to properly address, conduct housekeeping observations and ensure employees complete required QRA training and documentation