Sr Production Specialist- 2nd shift

Shift: 2nd shift

Monday-Friday

3:30pm-11:30pm

May require overtime if needed by the department.

What Production Set-up and Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.

Production Setup and Maintenance sets up, aligns, monitors, and/or calibrates production equipment. Assists and may perform maintenance on machines and cleans up minor chemical spills in assigned area as well as glassware, ovens, and other equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Order Materials BPCS and move pallets utilizing a forklift from the line to the next process of production

• Operate a stand-up Forklift, Pallet Jack and able to lift 50lbs max

• Monitor weekly progress with schedule attainment and bring any issues to the attention of the supervisor

• Escalate issues to supervisor and interacts with EHS and Quality to address any concerns

• Investigate, correct, address actions, and sign off on weekly 6S audit reports. 6S is our organization standards for each manufacturing line.

• Obtain rework instructions, training all staff on rework instructions, and providing supervisors with a copy of the sign in sheet for financial tracking purposes while verifying efficiency of rework during times while performing

• Train on how to complete the end of shift production report and communicate to leadership team

• Monitor WIP inventory for product codes on the weekly schedule and proactively communicate any concerns for WIP inventory on following weeks schedule

• Communicate with employees to provide work direction, supervision to understand work direction and maintenance to ensure mechanical issues are being addressed in a timely manner

• Perform and monitor machine cleaning / housekeeping activities for effectiveness

• Conduct proper shift handoff meeting with incoming Team Leader Specialist communicating any safety issues, quality issues, material availability, and scheduling issues

• Drive a Safety Culture, covering safety cross information, safety topics, and escalating unsafe conditions

• Drive a Quality Culture, spot checking logs for GMP/GDP, completing DHR's and documentation associated with your equipment / materials, assuring the manufacturing associates are fully trained prior to operating machinery

• Coach team with expectations of adhering to company policies, safety standards, 6S, good housekeeping practices, and communicate with supervisor employee issues

• Cross train learning multiple areas / processes in the plant to support production needs.

• If required, be able to comprehend our batching process from a batch sheet and follow to make a batch for production use in the area

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility

• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues

• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments

• Adheres to all quality guidelines

• Works with limited supervision

• Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor

• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

Pay Rate: $24.17 hourly (includes shift differential)

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: 11/24/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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