Operations Early Career Development Program
Cardinal Health
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- NetworkingLead generationBudgeting
- Nice to have
- OperationsLean / Six Sigma
- Work
- On-site in Riverside
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations85%Budgeting20%Networking13%Lead generation1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Embark Program is an entry-level professional development program designed for new college graduates passionate about the healthcare industry. It offers challenging, hands-on work to foster personal and professional growth, providing a launchpad for those seeking to make an impact. Participants will work full-time as an Operations Supervisor during a 12-month program within a Distribution Center, gaining exposure to a high-performing distribution environment.
Program Highlights
- Tailored Development: Personalized training to build skills, knowledge, and capabilities.
- Mentorship: Paired with a dedicated mentor for guidance.
- Networking & Collaboration: Connect with peers, leaders, and cross-functional teams. Collaborate on a capstone project tackling real business challenges.
- Leadership & Professional Development: Enhance leadership potential and develop critical professional competencies.
Job Description Summary
- Location: Riverside, California
- Start Date: June 28, 2027
- Warehouse Operations involves performing/controlling manual or automated tasks for receipt, storage, and shipment of product.
- Responsible for the efficient flow of products from vendor receipt to shipment.
- Teams may include:
- Inbound Department
- Outbound Department
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily work assignments and performance of frontline group leads and associates.
- Interact with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve operations and mitigate risks.
- Lead continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
- Monitor productivity and quality metrics (e.g., cycle times, lines per hour, shortages, damaged units, missed dispatches, missed scans).
- Adhere to budgetary guidelines and work to meet Distribution Center objectives.
- Engage in employee development, including training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals.
- Ensure accurate timekeeping, attendance/PTO records, and maintain scheduling.
- Balance floor work with administrative duties.
- Ensure all warehouse systems are ready and prioritize work for teams.
Accountabilities in This Role
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Maintain a proactive, results-oriented approach.
- Prioritize tasks efficiently, recognize urgency, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Work independently with moderate guidance, showing initiative and ownership.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
- Ability and willingness to work day, evening, or overnight shifts.
- Experience with warehouse systems.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, management, operations, supply chain, or a related field, preferred.
- Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027, preferred.
- Knowledge of supply chain principles, Lean Six Sigma or other improvement techniques, preferred.
- Previous internship experience, preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
- Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations, and/or professional associations.
- Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Note: Applicants may redact any age-related information.