Sr. Manager Continuous Improvement

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 tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Are you ready to take the lead in transforming our operations and driving excellence across our Dx network and CDx? Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, our Sr. Manager of Continuous Improvement is a pivotal position where you'll be at the heart of innovation and progress. You'll be the mastermind behind continuous improvement programs, steering initiatives from conception to execution, and showcasing the amazing progress, risks, and results to our operations leadership and key stakeholders.

In this exciting role, you'll build strong, collaborative relationships across BU segments and functions like Six Sigma, SDx, Engineering, and IT. Your mission? To identify, define, and prioritize initiatives that push boundaries and redefine what's possible. You'll lead a passionate team of Continuous Improvement Engineers and Specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spot Opportunities: Uncover continuous improvement possibilities within the Dx network that enhance productivity, safety, cost control, and quality.
• Forge Partnerships: Work closely with CDx and Dx leadership to grasp their current and future needs, from process standardization to DC flow optimization, collaborating seamlessly with Engineering and Six Sigma teams.
• Inspire Change: Influence management at all levels to secure the support and resources needed for timely and effective solution implementation.
• Engage Teams: Rally cross-functional teams toward common goals with your ability to inspire and engage.
• Communicate Brilliantly: Utilize superior communication skills to foster collaboration and drive success.
• Lead with Impact: Coach and develop your Continuous Improvement team, ensuring they have the training and guidance needed to achieve business objectives.
• Measure Success: Establish and track robust KPIs tied to organizational improvement goals, ensuring standardization across the network.
• Champion Improvement: Embed continuous improvement principles into the organization's strategic plan and goals.

Position Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a Continuous Improvement leadership role, with a deep understanding of supply chain or distribution logistics operations.
• Presentation Skills: Shine in showcasing opportunities and inspiring teams.
• Problem-Solving Prowess: Detail-oriented with excellent decision-making skills.
• Independence: Thrive with limited direction and adapt swiftly in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise: Industrial Engineering or Lean Six Sigma experience is a bonus.
• Analytical Mind: Gather and interpret data like a pro.
• Flexibility: Ready to work various hours across our 24-hour distribution center operations.
• Travel: Willing to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• PMP Certification: A plus

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with flexibility

Location - Must reside near 1 of the following locations- role is partially onsite

• Duluth, GA
• Aurora, CO
• Aurora, IL
• Clear Lake, IA
• Conroe, TX
• Holt, MI
• Jeffersonville, OH
• Lakeland, FL
• McCalla, AL
• Methuen, MA
• Montgomery, NY
• O Fallon, MO
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Olive Branch, MS
• Puyallup, WA
• Robbinsville, NJ
• Ruther Glen, VA
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Santa Fe Springs, CA
• Shepherdsville, KY
• Tolleson, AZ
• West Sacramento, CA
• West Seneca, NY
• Wilsonville, OR

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 McKesson's 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

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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