Warehouse Supervisor - Outbound

Cardinal Health•Lakeland, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor for the Outbound shift. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Operations function. The supervisor will coordinate and supervise the daily activities of business support, technical, or production staff in an assigned area, setting priorities and coordinating work with other supervisors. They will apply expertise to solve problems, make difficult decisions, and uphold Cardinal Health's ethical standards. The role involves coaching subordinates, contributing to development plans and succession planning, and aligning individual goals with functional objectives. Building confidence and respect through a positive style, assisting the team in achieving goals, and working within budgetary objectives are key. The supervisor will be aware of business issues, identify opportunities for change, build customer relationships, and resolve routine problems. They will brainstorm solutions with the team, focus on operational excellence, build cross-functional relationships, and mentor others. The role also involves administering policies, ensuring employees operate within guidelines, and frequently interacting with subordinates, customers, and peer groups. Decisions made in this role have a direct impact on work unit operations and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
1-2 years related experience preferred
Working knowledge of Six Sigma process improvement preferred
Strong communication skills
Leadership skills preferred
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
Ability to relocate for future growth, preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and manage warehouse associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of product and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved
Monitor productivity, adhere to budgetary guidelines, and work to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality
Responsible for the daily scheduling of the work force to insure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate and ship merchandise in a productive and cost efficient manner.
Hold staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner, ensure that warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment to perform distribution functions and provide support for a culture that strives toward continuous improvement in Environmental, Health and Safety
Coordinate maintenance of equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating all necessary repairs
Recommend and implement programs, policies, and strategies to increase production and efficient space utilization
Ensure quality service is provided to the customers and ensures prompt follow-through on customer correspondence, complaints and inquiries related to shipment of merchandise and stock-on-hand; Develops and implement modifications and innovations to improve the quality of service to our customers.
Adhere to budget requirements and works toward obtaining objectives and division goals.
Responsible for employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling and performance appraisals
Maintains general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; insures a productive work climate in the warehouse operation
Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while providing flawless transactions and services; manage monetary assets and other resources to optimize cost effectiveness.
Prepares ad hoc reports as necessary.
Insures that accurate attendance/PTO records and scheduling are maintained.
Responsible for Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities; primary facility contact for QRA compliance and initiatives