Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.
Global Reach with a Local Touch
140+ years serving healthcare
Over 14,000 teammates worldwide
Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries
Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland
40+ distribution centers
Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings
1,000 branded medical product suppliers
4,000 healthcare partners served
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.
The anticipated salary range for this role is: $65k/yr-70k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY
Coordinates and leads Distribution Center operations activities within assigned functions, including receiving, warehousing, shipping, delivery, customer quality, and product inventory accuracy in a manner consistent with company service and cost
objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
- Directs Operations activities and teammates for one or more functions within a Distribution Center (DC).
- Manages teammate time, attendance, and schedules (work shift, vacation) for assigned functional area(s).
- Provides proactive performance feedback to teammates within assigned functions, assisting teammates, providing coaching and corrective action where needed.
- Oversees assigned functions’ training, ensuring teammates receive appropriate training for their assigned job functions. Makes succession planning recommendations, assisting in identifying, attracting, developing, coaching, and retaining talent.
- Recommends expenses and capital investments for assigned functions.
- Works with Operations leadership to execute initiatives to improve DC metrics that drive financial performance.
- Responsible for achievement of assigned functions’ Key Performance Indicators in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Turnover.
- Coordinates with local Account Management team, Transportation, Client Engagement Center (CEC), and Corporate Operations as needed.
- Supports and implements the conversion of new customer at the DC to ensure successful implementation of new business.
- Support the monitoring and reporting of assigned functions' performance, assisting with implementing root cause analysis to consistently work towards improving teammate relations, customer quality, and operational efficiency.
- Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements regarding scheduled drugs, hazardous material dating merchandise, storage requirements and reporting agencies (DOL, DEA, FDA, OSHA, ETC.)
- Act as Designated Representative (DR) for the DC where required by licensing and compliance laws/regulations.
Tools/Equipment
- Proficient using RF/Voice Pick/Visual Pick technology to perform tasks.
- Proficient using use motorized Material Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, motorized pallet jack, etc.
General
- Can perform all the functions of a Distribution Teammate - Equipment operator at a high level of efficiency and accuracy.
- Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards to management.
- Performs additional duties are directed.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3 or more years of professional supply chain or warehouse operations experience exhibiting leadership capability, preferably within the healthcare/medical/medical device industry or any combination of relevant
education and experience to meet the above
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, distribution, and/or warehouse management best practices.
- Financial acumen including prior profit and loss responsibilities.
- Ability to work fast and effectively within a matrix environment.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and people management skills with an ability to lead, coach and mentor all levels of teammates.
- Proven team building skills, both internal and external, with the ability to motivate and direct the work of others.
- Exceptional customer relationship skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence senior level management.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to direct large complex initiatives across a broad network and ensure completion.
- Proven ability to analyze and conclude; ability to apply Continuous Improvement methodologies and to standardize processes across multiple sites and functions.
- Ability to lead and drive change among peers and direct reports.
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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years professional supply chain or warehouse operations experience with leadership capability
- Experience in healthcare/medical/medical device industry
- Proficient using RF, Voice Pick, and Visual Pick technology
- Proficient operating motorized material handling equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, motorized pallet jack)
- Ability to perform all Distribution Teammate equipment operator functions at high efficiency and accuracy
- Knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, distribution, and warehouse management best practices
- Financial acumen including prior profit and loss responsibilities
- Demonstrated leadership, people management, coaching, and succession planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence senior management
- Ability to apply Continuous Improvement methodologies and standardize processes across sites
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (DOL, DEA, FDA, OSHA) and act as Designated Representative where required
Owens & Minor Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Owens & Minor and has not been reviewed or approved by Owens & Minor.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and vision coverage, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and mental-health resources (such as an assistance program and Calm Health) are included, with indications of fast eligibility for full-time roles. The breadth of core coverage is positioned as solid for a company of this size.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave are included. These leave programs round out a comprehensive baseline alongside core health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with company matching is offered, alongside tax-advantaged savings options. Auto-enrollment and a defined match structure underscore a structured approach to retirement saving.
Owens & Minor Insights
What We Do
Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI) is a Fortune 500 global healthcare solutions company providing essential products and services that support care from the hospital to the home. For over 100 years, Owens & Minor and its affiliated brands, Apria® , Byram®, and HALYARD*, have helped to make each day better for the patients, providers, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 20,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor delivers comfort and confidence behind the scenes so healthcare stays at the forefront. Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.
