Production Operations Supervisor

What Production Operation contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement supply chain management quality assurance employee safety and engagement and environmental commitment.

Production Operation operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and automation equipment. May set up machining machines and make adjustments and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Job Summary

The Supervisor Production Operations is a people management position at the facility responsible for the operations of multiple production lines within a production facility. This job manages the daily operations of a facility to ensure smooth operations of the facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages resources and shuffles operation staff as needed to ensure production schedule needs meet or exceed the required level.
• Approves vacations timecards payroll performance reviews and general people management.
• Develops direct reports in technical and people management skills.
• Leads process improvement projects as needed.
• Defines process improvement opportunities based off of reports and feedback from direct reports.
• Provide overall leadership direction coordination and performance evaluation for production teams.
• Manage employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage in alignment with client contracts and company policies.
• Conduct time studies and capacity analyses to forecast future staffing requirements.
• Hold oneonone performance discussions with Senior Leads and Coordinators documenting results and providing actionable feedback.
• Serve as a subject matter expert delivering coaching and training in customer service case resolution and database management.
• Design and implement industrialization solutions from concept through production ensuring robust scalable processes across the value chain.
• Apply Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste improve efficiency and optimize cycle times.
• Perform rootcause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate defects and improve product quality.
• Lead and support VIP initiatives focused on process improvement.
• Contribute to innovation and the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies including automation composites and additive manufacturing.
• Provide technical support to production teams and drive structured problemsolving activities on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience preferred in manufacturing processes.
• Bachelors degree in related in Industrial Engineering field or equivalent work experience preferred
• Utilize Microsoft Office (PowerPoint Excel word) (Power BI and PRMS or similar systems) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production systems including line balancing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills including experience with rootcause analysis and CAPA.
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global crossfunctional environment.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff
• Administers and exercises policies and procedures
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers
• Frequently interacts with subordinates customers and peer groups at various management levels
• Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution

Anticipated salary range:$70400 - $90450 annually

Bonus eligible:No

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:7/24/2026 *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 candidates geographical location relevant education experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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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