Director, Distribution Operations - Boston

Company: Cardinal Health
Location: Peabody
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary The Director of Operations reports to Vice President of Operations and is responsible for motivating, developing, and leading a team of five direct reports and 240 indirect employees. The Director ensures all Cardinal Health operational, financial and safety procedures are followed, enabling relevant key financial performance indicators are met and operational goals are achieved. The warehouse, located in Boston, MA, is 230,000 square feet and picks, packs, and ships approximately $8 billion in pharmaceutical products annually. The Director role is essential to maintaining clear and frequent communications with all levels within the organization as well as with customers. The Director provides strategic direction and leadership, ensuring execution of the distribution center's employee engagement and retention strategies and internal and external customer satisfaction. In addition, this leader will lead the distribution center's compliance with all appropriate state and federal agencies. Relocation support approved for this role. Position Accountabilities Provide leadership to managers, experienced professional staff and operational associates Promote a productive work environment with high employee engagement levels Create and execute strategies to control operating costs Develop and implement key performance indicators, policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals Assist in the development of functional strategies and continuous improvement initiatives Interact with internal and external leaders, including senior management Persuade others into agreement with sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships across the organization Partner with Environmental Health and Safety team to ensure high standards are in place for a safe working environment for all employees Monitor and ensure all regulatory procedures are properly administered and within appropriate tolerances Evaluate current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree strongly preferred 7 -10 years of experience in a distribution environment 5 years of operations management experience Experience and passion for developing and motivating teams and driving positive culture Strong financial acumen, analytical, organizational and communication skills Knowledge of Health and Safety laws and best practices Experience working with Lean Six Sigma methodologies Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products Able to thrive in a fast-paced ever-changing environment; works well under pressure and results oriented 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. To read and review this privacy notice click here

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