Senior Manager, Distribution Operations Excellence & Compliance

Overview

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve, and we care. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Distribution Operations Excellence & Compliance to lead continuous improvement, training, quality, and compliance programs within a high-volume distribution center and warehouse operation. This role partners closely with Distribution Center leadership to optimize operational performance, improve customer service, strengthen compliance, and enhance workforce capability.

• Lead Operational Excellence initiatives across warehouse operations, distribution, inventory management, shipping, and fulfillment processes.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives that improve productivity, quality, safety, and service levels.
• Utilize data analytics, KPIs, and root cause analysis to identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Standardize processes and implement controls that improve consistency and scalability across the operation.
• Lead onboarding, training, and workforce development programs for distribution center employees.
• Manage site trainers and ensure effective training, certification, and continuous learning programs.
• Support a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Oversee internal audits and maintain readiness for FDA, OSHA, Board of Pharmacy, and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure facility licenses, SOPs, and compliance documentation remain current and audit-ready.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, and Quality teams to mitigate risk and support regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lead teams responsible for Operational Excellence, Training, Compliance, and special projects.
• Collaborate with Distribution Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, HR, and Safety leaders to achieve business objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives that improve service, customer satisfaction, productivity, and operational performance.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years of experience in distribution, warehousing, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations management.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience leading operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality, compliance, or training programs.

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred).
• Experience in high-volume distribution center, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, Board of Pharmacy, or regulated distribution environments.
• Experience with business analytics, project management, and change management initiatives.
• Familiarity with warehouse automation, WMS, or workflow management systems.

• Distribution Center Operations
• Warehouse Operations
• Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Lean Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Regulatory Compliance / Audit Readiness
• Data Analytics & KPI Management
• Training & Workforce Development
• Process Standardization
• Root Cause Analysis

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package as part of our Total Rewards. The base pay range for this position is $98,300 – $163,900 and is determined by factors including performance, experience, skills, equity, and geographic market. In addition to base pay, other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentives may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please visit our site.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at the provided Disability Accommodation emails on our site.

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