Director Warehouse Operations

Our Medical Products & Distribution business is currently looking for a Director of Warehouse Operations (DO) to lead and support the day to day operations for our Medical Distribution Center located in Edison New Jersey. This leader will have financial and operational responsibility for a 230000 square foot Distribution Center. This Distribution Center services hospitals and surgery centers in New Jersey and New York City. The successful candidate will have direct/indirect responsibility for over 60 Distribution employees as well as oversight and dotted-line responsibility for the Penske-managed private fleet which totals 1 supervisor and 21 drivers along with associated equipment. Sales and pick volume out of the Edison facility are in excess of $100M and 865000 picks annually.

Responsibilities:

• Total pipeline logistics planning employee engagement and development to include management of Inbound Outbound Quality Inventory Control EHS QRA Sox Compliance transportation and maintenance of facility and grounds.
• Responsible for supervisory and employee development which includes but is not limited to training coaching counseling and performance appraisals.
• Monitors warehouse productivity adheres to budget requirements and obtaining Distribution Center objectives and operations goals.
• Manages facility metrics. Prepares and submits daily weekly and monthly production reports. Owns site P&L.
• Manages a staff of employees to ensure the timely distribution and receipt of product while meeting the Distribution Center standards of budget policies procedures and quality.
• Coordinates the maintenance of warehouse equipment guiding both preventive maintenance programs and coordinating all necessary repairs.
• Ensures warehouse personnel have safe efficient equipment in order to perform the distribution functions. Recommends and implements programs policies and strategies to increase production and efficient space utilization within the facility.
• Ensures quality service is provided to the customers and ensures prompt follow-through on customer correspondence complaints and inquiries related to the shipment of merchandise and stock-on-hand.
• Acts as a strategic partner for customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of services. Participates in customer initiatives and provides operations input.
• Ensures that the corporations Core Values are consistently promoted and practiced.
• Works with peers within and outside the region on national projects as needed.
• Host various teams at the facility both internal and external and provide facility support as needed.
• Continue to look for creative ways to improve the facility and operations through established standards and new ideas. Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
• Helps build up VOE Scores by promoting employee engagement in solutions and improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Proven leadership capabilities including ability to manage diverse personalities/skill sets in a changing environment. Experienced site leader who enjoys being visible & engaged.
• Strong ability to lead motivate develop and manage teams fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of relevant safety quality and regulatory standards. Warehouse Operations experience across multiple industries and/or Supply chain experience preferred. FDA regulated industry preferred.
• Experience with budgeting cost control and managing P&L.
• Excellent analytical decision-making and strategic planning skills to resolve complex issues and improve processes.
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills for stakeholders and team engagement.
• Certifications like PMP or Six Sigma are often beneficial.
• Critical Thinking & Decision-Making: Ability to make sound objective decisions in high-pressure situations.

Anticipated pay range:$103800 - $195000

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

* The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at CardinalHealth is determined by multiple factors including but notlimited to a candidates geographical location relevanteducation experience and skills and an evaluation ofinternal pay equity.

Application window anticipated to close: 2/3/2026 *if interested in opportunity please submit application as soon as possible.

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.

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