What Manufacturing Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Manufacturing function.

Job Summary

The Sorting Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the sorting team, ensuring the efficient flow of operations, adherence to quality standards, and accurate data entry of sorted devices. This position also involves coordination with various teams to manage collections, track material status, and maintain compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the sorting team, ensuring optimal efficiency, meeting quality requirements, and accurate entry of sorted device data.

Analyze collections data alongside the collections team, tracking shifts/changes in customer quantities and coordinating with planners to identify deficiencies in device collections.

Work closely with Production, Engineering, R&D, Collections, Marketing, and Planning teams to support sample collection and project related tasks.

Ensure all sorting areas are safe, organized, and compliant with EH&S policies and 6S methods.

Oversee and track collected devices designated for reprocessing or rejection.

Manage timecard entries and PTO requests, adhering to company policies.

Provide support and handle escalations with line leads, ensuring smooth daily operations and required personnel are available.

Ensure all required training is completed on time, collaborating with line leads to track and follow up on overdue training.

Monitor productivity levels from the previous day, addressing performance concerns and ensuring staff meet efficiency targets (95% signed off on).

Utilize the DMS Power BI screen tracker to monitor performance, addressing any discrepancies as needed.

Ensure the sorting team has all necessary materials (e.g., Renu labels, used med tags).

Work with the warehouse team to track delays (days behind) and pending material waiting to be unloaded from truck.

Attend daily meetings, discussing sorting status, any delays, the number of boxes received from the warehouse, and feedback from production team.

Review and respond to emails, especially feedback from production teams and potential hazardous material findings (e.g., blood, needles, pharmaceutical waste).

Ensure hazardous materials are reported with proper documentation, pictures, and follow-up with the collections and marketing teams.

Oversee and document daily cleaning checklists, conduct audits for compliance, and prepare monthly and end-of-month production reports, including headcount and attendance updates.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred

3-5 years related work experience, preferred

Proficiency in using data management systems (e.g., Power BI), preferred 

Proven experience in sorting or operations management

Strong analytical skills for tracking data and identifying trends

Ability to lead and manage a team effectively, ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards

Knowledge of EH&S policies, 6S methods, and safety compliance

Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams

What is expected of you and others at this level

Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations, or business support staff

Administers and executes policies and procedures

Ensures employees operate within guidelines

Decisions have a direct impact on 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: $66,500 - $99,645

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: 03/13/2025 *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.

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.