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The Operations Manager will oversee the daily operations of our pharmaceutical distribution center, focusing on staffing, employee engagement, profitability, quality, compliance, and process improvement. The Operations Manager will work closely with other departments, managers, and supervisors to ensure efficient operations, maintain inventory control, and develop procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Direct daily activities across multiple departments.
• Oversee receiving, storing, and shipping processes.
• Ensure timely availability of materials and finished goods.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization.
• Work with other departments, managers, and supervisors to achieve business objectives.

Staffing and Leadership

• Lead and develop supervisors and other staff members.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Foster a high level of employee engagement and employee retention.
• Build teamwork among management and staff.

Reporting and Analysis

• Review and analyze operational reports and records.
• Monitor costs and budgets.
• Implement improvements to current procedures.
• Actively work with the Continuous Improvement (CI) Team to identify process improvement within the DC.

Compliance and SOPs

• Maintain current standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company policies.
• Meet daily service level and quality goals.

Collaboration and Communication

•  Interact with various internal and external stakeholders.
•  Support customer relations and key negotiations.
•  Communicate effectively across all levels and functional areas.

Management Responsibilities

• Manage moderately complex teams.
• Make decisions impacting team and departmental goals.
• Ensure actions do not adversely affect customer experience.

Job Complexity

• Guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan.
• Lead independently with general guidance from the manager.
• Present factual information during interactions.

Schedule

Day Shift: Hours/days will vary per business needs.

Must be open to flexible hours, including potential overtime.

Minimum Requirement

6+ years of warehouse operations experience and 0-2 years of supervisory experience.

Education

Degree or equivalent experience.

Critical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Leadership, coaching, and development skills.
• Strong employee engagement abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of Operations Management.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Flexibility in work hours and days.

Additional Skills

• Distribution experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Budget and expense management.
• Project management experience.
• Six Sigma training or experience.

Physical Requirements

• High energy distribution center environment.
• Various shifts and occasional overtime may be required.

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. 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, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$66,000 - $110,000

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

 

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