Shift: Monday-Friday from 2:30pm to 11:00pm or until completion

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.

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.
 

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Adapt to changing priorities while following direction and working independently or as part of a team.
• Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and AIMS preferred.
• Apply basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to work overtime with minimal notice.
• Exhibit a willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment (PIT) and rotate into various areas of the warehouse.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily team meetings at the start of each shift, coordinate job functions for employees in Inbound/Outbound operations, and support the team in the supervisor's absence.
• Provide feedback on employee performance to identify areas for improvement, help develop and implement necessary training steps, and ensure job functions are performed according to set policies and procedures.
• Recognize and maintain daily workflow priorities to support business needs, meet with the supervisor throughout the day to review work status, and identify/anticipate any needs to maximize end-of-day results.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.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standards.
• Adhere to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel toed safety shoes, and material handling equipment safety harness; accountable to Cardinal Health?s EHS as well as QRA policies and procedures.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• 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.