Operations Supervisor

McKesson’s Corporate; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in Trenton, ON is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a team in a fast-paced healthcare distribution centre. You will oversee daily warehouse operations, assign work, manage staffing, and ensure on-time receiving, processing, and shipping.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance reviews, safety compliance, and continuous improvement, with a Sunday–Thursday, 12:30 PM–9:00 PM on-site schedule. This is a leadership role in a critical healthcare supply chain.

Qualifications

• Typically Requires 3+ years of leadership experience with frontline employees.
• Experience managing workflow and productivity in fast-paced environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse and distribution centre operations.
• Assign work, manage staffing, and adjust resources to meet goals.
• Monitor productivity, quality, service, and safety performance.
• Coach, train, and develop team members to improve performance and engagement.
• Conduct performance discussions and provide feedback.
• Promote a positive, accountable, team-focused environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and service levels.
• Review reports and operational metrics to inform decisions.
• Partner with transportation, inventory, customer service, and other teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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.

Operations Supervisor

Location: Trenton, ON, Canada Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM On-Site | Distribution Centre | Warehouse & Logistics Operations

About the Role

The Operations Supervisor leads a team responsible for daily warehouse and distribution centre operations. This role ensures products are received, processed, and shipped safely, accurately, and on time while driving productivity, employee engagement, and operational performance. As an Mckesson leader, you will coach and develop employees, manage daily workflow, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced healthcare distribution environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily warehouse and distribution centre operations
• Assign work, manage staffing, and adjust resources to meet operational goals
• Monitor productivity, quality, service, and safety performance
• Coach, train, and develop team members to improve performance and engagement
• Conduct performance management discussions, provide feedback, and support employee development
• Promote a positive, accountable, and team-focused work environment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and service levels
• Investigate and resolve operational issues and employee concerns
• Review reports and operational metrics to make informed business decisions
• Partner with transportation, inventory, customer service, and other operational teams
• Support process improvement and change management initiatives

Basic Requirements

• Typically requires 3+ years of subject matter experience including exhibiting leadership capabilities
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience leading and developing frontline employees
• Experience managing workflow and productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using operational reports, metrics, and performance data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work the scheduled shift of Sunday through Thursday, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated distribution environments
• Experience with employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing operational KPIs and performance metrics
• Experience supporting organizational change and process improvement programs

Work Environment

• On-site role in a fast-paced distribution centre
• Leadership position overseeing daily warehouse operations and employee performance
• Frequent interaction with warehouse associates, operational leaders, and cross-functional teams
• Environment focused on safety, quality, productivity, and customer service
• Standing, walking, and movement throughout the facility are required
• Overtime and schedule flexibility may be required based on business needs

Why Join Us?

• Lead a team that supports the healthcare supply chain and patient care
• Build leadership skills while developing and mentoring employees
• Opportunity to drive operational improvements and business results
• Collaborative culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Stable industry with strong long-term career growth opportunities

Salary & Benefits

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position $74,200 - $98,900

Equal Employment Opportunity

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides 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.

For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail].