OPT Warehouse Operations Manager Jobs
Warehouse Operations Manager roles involve overseeing logistics, inventory systems, and team coordination across distribution and fulfillment centers. For F-1 OPT students, these positions qualify under business operations or industrial engineering fields. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you real runway to pursue employer sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsShift: Monday - Friday 4:30am - 1pm or until the work is completed
Anticipated salary range: $86,400 - $123,400 per year
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: 7/25/2026 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.
What Operations Management contributes to Cardinal Health
Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.
Operations Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Operations function.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of inbound logistics, inventory control, and quality systems.
- Experience using WMS/ERP systems.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational improvements.
Preferred
- Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification or equivalent.
- Strong data analysis and KPI management skills.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Inbound Operations
- Manage all inbound receiving activities, including scheduling, unloading, verification, and system transactions.
- Ensure accurate receipt of materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
- Optimize dock operations to meet throughput, labor, and safety targets.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Transportation, and Planning teams to resolve inbound issues.
- Monitor KPIs such as dock-to-stock time, receiving accuracy, and labor efficiency.
Quality Control
- Lead quality inspection processes for inbound materials, components, and finished goods.
- Establish, maintain, and enforce quality standards, inspection procedures, and work instructions.
- Identify, document, and disposition non-conforming materials (quarantine, rework, return, scrap).
- Perform root cause analysis on quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvements and reduce defects.
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise, train, and develop inbound and quality control team members.
- Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular coaching and performance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA requirements, and company procedures.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with internal SOPs, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
- Support internal and external audits as required.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of standard work and performance metrics.
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.
Shift: Monday - Friday 4:30am - 1pm or until the work is completed
Anticipated salary range: $86,400 - $123,400 per year
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: 7/25/2026 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.
What Operations Management contributes to Cardinal Health
Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.
Operations Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Operations function.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of inbound logistics, inventory control, and quality systems.
- Experience using WMS/ERP systems.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational improvements.
Preferred
- Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification or equivalent.
- Strong data analysis and KPI management skills.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Inbound Operations
- Manage all inbound receiving activities, including scheduling, unloading, verification, and system transactions.
- Ensure accurate receipt of materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
- Optimize dock operations to meet throughput, labor, and safety targets.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Transportation, and Planning teams to resolve inbound issues.
- Monitor KPIs such as dock-to-stock time, receiving accuracy, and labor efficiency.
Quality Control
- Lead quality inspection processes for inbound materials, components, and finished goods.
- Establish, maintain, and enforce quality standards, inspection procedures, and work instructions.
- Identify, document, and disposition non-conforming materials (quarantine, rework, return, scrap).
- Perform root cause analysis on quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvements and reduce defects.
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise, train, and develop inbound and quality control team members.
- Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular coaching and performance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA requirements, and company procedures.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with internal SOPs, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
- Support internal and external audits as required.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of standard work and performance metrics.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Warehouse Operations Manager
Target logistics companies with established H-1B track records
Large third-party logistics providers and e-commerce fulfillment companies file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Focus your applications on employers with documented sponsorship history rather than smaller warehousing operations that may lack HR infrastructure for visa processing.
Align your degree field with the operations management function
Consular officers and USCIS both scrutinize degree-to-role alignment. Industrial engineering, supply chain management, and business operations degrees map cleanly to this title. Be ready to explain how your coursework directly applies to warehouse systems and logistics oversight.
Use your OPT period to demonstrate measurable operational impact
Document every efficiency improvement, cost reduction, or throughput gain you deliver. Concrete metrics make the sponsorship case easier for employers to justify internally and support stronger H-1B petition narratives when the time comes.
Raise sponsorship early, not after an offer is extended
Discussing your OPT status and sponsorship timeline during first-round interviews prevents late-stage offer complications. Employers who won't sponsor rarely change position after investing in interviews, so qualify them upfront and save everyone time.
Understand your STEM OPT eligibility before your first job ends
If your degree is in industrial engineering, logistics, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. File the extension application at least 90 days before your current OPT expires to avoid any gap in work authorization.
Build relationships with operations directors, not just HR recruiters
Hiring managers in warehouse operations often have more influence over sponsorship decisions than HR. A director who values your impact on throughput or safety metrics can advocate internally for the visa costs in ways that a recruiter simply cannot.
Warehouse Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Warehouse Operations Manager role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, provided your degree field relates to the job function. Degrees in industrial engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or operations management support a clean degree-to-role match. Roles requiring only general management skills without a specific degree requirement can raise issues, so confirm your hiring employer treats the position as a specialty occupation before accepting an offer.
Can I find Warehouse Operations Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for international students and workers who need visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through postings that exclude OPT candidates. Browsing Migrate Mate for Warehouse Operations Manager roles saves time by surfacing employers who have already indicated willingness to work with sponsored candidates.
Does a Warehouse Operations Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It can, depending on your degree. If you hold a degree in industrial engineering, systems engineering, supply chain management, or another STEM-designated field, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Operations management degrees from business schools may not qualify. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List against your specific CIP code.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change warehouse employers mid-authorization period?
You can change employers on OPT without filing anything new, but your new role must still qualify under the same field as your original OPT authorization. Report the employer change in your SEVP portal within 10 days. If you're on STEM OPT, your new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need to update your I-983 training plan with your DSO.
How do employers typically sponsor Warehouse Operations Manager OPT hires for long-term status?
The most common path is H-1B sponsorship, filed each April for an October 1 start date. Employers in operations and logistics with ongoing hiring needs sometimes also pursue EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which doesn't require winning a lottery. Discuss both timelines with your employer before your OPT expiration approaches, since PERM alone can take two to three years.