Director of Operations
Aurora, CO - USA
Job Summary
McKesson is an impact-driven Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights products and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here we focus on the health happiness and well-being of you and those we serve we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow make an impact and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients our communities and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrows health today we want to hear from you.
Director of Operations
About the Role
At McKesson were committed to advancing better health. As the Director of Operations you will lead a highvolume 24/7 distribution operation and ensure exceptional performance in safety quality service and cost. This role oversees multishift teams drives operational excellence and leads continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth and customer service commitments. You will play a critical role in shaping operational strategy developing leaders and ensuring regulatory compliance across a complex fastpaced environment.
What Youll Do (Responsibilities)
Lead endtoend distribution operations across multiple shifts ensuring strong performance in safety quality service productivity and cost.
Champion a safetyfirst culture by driving incident prevention regulatory compliance and consistent safe work practices.
Ensure full audit and regulatory readiness including DSCSA and all applicable federal state and local requirements.
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with enterprise goals and customer expectations.
Drive continuous improvement using BOS metrics standard work Lean/Six Sigma tools and datadriven action plans.
Improve throughput service levels and workflow efficiency through engineeringbased solutions such as layout optimization material flow automation and equipment reliability.
Lead coach and develop a highperforming leadership team; build engagement accountability and retention across all shifts.
Manage operating budgets financial performance and costtoserve metrics to achieve profitability targets.
Partner crossfunctionally with Sales Finance Regulatory IT HR and external vendors to execute business strategies and resolve operational challenges.
Lead change management initiatives related to operational transformation process redesign and new technology implementations.
Basic Requirements (Minimum Education & Typical Experience)
These requirements must be clearly visible on a résumé.
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Management Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 years of operations experience including 5 years in a leadership role within a large complex or regulated distribution logistics or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading multishift or 24/7 operations.
Strong knowledge of supply chain operations inventory management and Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
Proven ability to manage budgets performance metrics and operational KPIs.
Experience using operational systems and tools (e.g. Labor Management Systems WMS Slot Active CoPilot analytics platforms).
Preferred Skills/Experience
Masters degree in Business Supply Chain or related field.
Experience in healthcare pharmaceutical distribution or other highly regulated industries.
Experience leading automation engineering or technologydriven operational improvements.
Strong communication stakeholder management and crossfunctional leadership skills.
Experience leading largescale change management initiatives.
Work Environment Travel and Physical Requirements
This role requires onsite leadership in a distribution center environment.
May require occasional travel for enterprise meetings training or vendor visits.
Ability to work across all shifts as needed to support a 24/7 operation.
Must be able to navigate warehouse environments including walking standing and exposure to varying temperatures.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors including performance experience and skills equity regular job market evaluations and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKessons pay philosophy and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson pleaseclick here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
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About Company
McKesson is the leading healthcare company for wholesale medical supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical distribution, and healthcare technology solutions. McKesson is the central nervous system of health care. At any given moment, in any given minute, we simultaneously execute thousands ... View more