What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Operational Excellence - Distribution position at Cardinal Health?
Job Summary
OPEX is responsible for driving change by focusing on customers, employees, and processes resulting in a culture of excellence. Manager of Operational Excellence is responsible for identifying and executing project based LSS initiatives against performance improvement opportunities, enabling successful transformations across the enterprise and using contemporary process improvement techniques while building people capabilities.
Responsibilities
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
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.
OPEX is responsible for driving change by focusing on customers, employees, and processes resulting in a culture of excellence. Manager of Operational Excellence is responsible for identifying and executing project based LSS initiatives against performance improvement opportunities, enabling successful transformations across the enterprise and using contemporary process improvement techniques while building people capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive OPEX strategy aligned with the overall business objectives of the medical distribution network.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team Black Belts, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution.
- Project Management: Oversee the identification, prioritization, and execution of continuous improvement projects across the network.
- Process Improvement: Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other best practices to identify and eliminate inefficiencies within distribution, planning, manufacturing teams to identify and reduce friction within our supply chain
- Data Analysis: Analyze data to identify trends, measure performance, and track the impact of improvement initiatives.
- Change Management: Effectively manage change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing disruption to operations.
- Communication and Collaboration: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by effectively communicating with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Performance Measurement: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure the effectiveness of OPEX initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- 8 years of experience in continuous improvement role preferred
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
- Experience within a distribution or logistics environment preferred
- Strong understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other process improvement tools and techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel up to 35%
- Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
- Ensures employees operate within guidelines
- Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
- Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
- Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
- Gains consensus from various parties involved
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.
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.
Salary : $103,500 - $155,295
