Outbound Manager, Warehouse Operations (2nd shift Outbound)

Anticipated salary range: $89,000 - $127,200 Bonus eligible: Yes 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 Application window anticipated to close: 10/31/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, but you may be required to work on Thursdays as needed. Location : Whitestown, In 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 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 Operations Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations in a high-volume distribution center. Operations is responsible for material handling and product distribution, including warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management, and labor planning. This role drives operational excellence by leading teams, improving processes, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and customer-focused execution. The Operations Manager partners with site leadership, support functions, peers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align resources, resolve operational and project-related issues, and support a high-performing team culture. Responsibilities Lead, coach, motivate, and develop hourly associates, supervisors, and operational team members to achieve safety, quality, service level, productivity, and engagement goals. Promote a safety-first culture through training, accountability, observation, proactive risk reduction, and consistent execution of company standards. Manage daily operational execution, including workflow prioritization, inventory accuracy, quality standards, productivity targets, and customer delivery expectations. Build and execute staffing plans based on forecasted volume, business priorities, and available resources. Monitor key performance indicators to identify trends, anticipate risks, and drive data-informed decisions. Partner with Safety, Human Resources, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Transportation, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to meet site and organizational objectives. Identify root causes of operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions that improve efficiency, service, cost, quality, and employee experience. Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, standard work, GEMBA walks, process mapping, or other operational excellence practices. Support the talent lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, coaching, recognition, and corrective action. Communicate business priorities, operational performance, project updates, and improvement plans clearly while …

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