Director of Engineering - Continuous Improvement

Mckesson Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation seeks a strategic Director of Engineering to lead operational excellence initiatives across a network of distribution centres. You will partner with senior operations leaders to develop regional improvement roadmaps, lead large-scale transformation initiatives, and implement engineering solutions that enhance supply chain performance and support long-term business growth.

Lead industrial engineering and network optimization, including facility layout, workflow optimization,

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Develop and execute regional continuous improvement strategies aligned with business objectives
• Partner with distribution centre leadership to assess operational performance, identify opportunities, and implement scalable solutions
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, service levels, productivity, compliance, and operating costs
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives utilizing methodologies such as DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping
• Establish governance routines, performance reviews, and KPI scorecards to monitor progress and ensure accountability
• Build and manage a multi-year operational excellence roadmap across the distribution network
• Analyze operational data and performance trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities
• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and financial performance
• Lead Industrial Engineering & Network Optimization
• Direct distribution centre engineering initiatives, including facility layout design, workflow optimization, storage strategy, and material handling equipment (MHE) solutions
• Evaluate capacity, throughput, labor productivity, and space utilization to support network planning decisions
• Support distribution centre start-ups, network expansion projects, product flow optimization, and supply chain transformation initiatives
• Develop labor models, engineering standards, and resource planning strategies through advanced analytics

Job description

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.

Job Summary

McKesson is seeking a strategic and results-drivenDirector of Engineering to lead operational excellence initiatives across a network of distribution centres.

Partnering closely with senior operations leaders, this role will develop and execute regional improvement roadmaps, lead large-scale transformation initiatives, and implement engineering solutions that enhance supply chain performance and support long-term business growth.

What You’ll Do

Lead Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute regional continuous improvement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with distribution centre leadership to assess operational performance, identify opportunities, and implement scalable solutions.
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, service levels, productivity, compliance, and operating costs.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives utilizing methodologies such as DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Establish governance routines, performance reviews, and KPI scorecards to monitor progress and ensure accountability.
• Build and manage a multi-year operational excellence roadmap across the distribution network.
• Analyze operational data and performance trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities.
• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and financial performance.

Lead Industrial Engineering & Network Optimization

• Direct distribution centre engineering initiatives, including facility layout design, workflow optimization, storage strategy, and material handling equipment (MHE) solutions.
• Evaluate capacity, throughput, labor productivity, and space utilization to support network planning decisions.
• Support distribution centre start-ups, network expansion projects, product flow optimization, and supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Develop labor models, engineering standards, and resource planning strategies through advanced analytics. }