Director, Distribution Operations - Boston, MA

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 7 -10 years of experience in a distribution environment preferred
• 5 years of operations leadership experience preferred
• 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

Anticipated salary range : $137,500 – $211,200

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

Application window anticipated to close : 3/1/2026 *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 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.