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 230,000 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 865,000 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 corporation ’ s 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:

• Bachelor's 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: $103,800 - $195,000

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 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.

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.