Operations Supervisor Intern- Fall 2026

McKesson; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

McKesson Distribution seeks an Operations Supervisor Intern for Fall 2026 in Edmonton, AB. You will lead by allocating resources, disseminating information, and ensuring compliance with key processes to drive safety, quality, and KPI achievement in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, effective planning, and collaboration with teammates to develop leadership capabilities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit the desired behaviors that support McKesson’s Culture of Excellence and iCare values.
• Promote and communicate the facility’s service vision emphasizing “patient first”.
• Lead by allocating resources, disseminating information to teammates, and ensuring KPIs are met.
• Drive safety, quality, efficiency and financial KPI targets through daily operational plans.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop self and others through coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with internal/external partners to achieve McKesson’s vision of Customer First.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

SCM knowledge

Education

Pursuing degree in Supply Chain Management

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.

Program Overview

McKesson’s Intern program is designed to provide:

• A real-life working environment
• A solid foundation of experience and hopeful offer of full-time employment
• A cohort experience with other interns
• Consistent senior leadership exposure and learning experiences.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter that brings both interpersonal skills abilities to identify a problem then solve it.
• Passion and enthusiasm for healthcare and our customers’ success

Work Term:

Fall 2026- September 8th through December 31st

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CAN - 14010 164th Street NW (On-Site)

Job Summary:

As an Operations Supervisor Intern for McKesson Distribution, you will use your leadership skills to drive a culture of excellence through execution of daily operational plans and strategies. You will lead by allocating resources, disseminating information to teammates, and ensuring compliance with key processes, all while achieving safety, quality, efficiency and financial KPI’s. In this dynamic, fast-paced role you will exercise strategic thinking, effective planning, and utilize your communication skills to motivate and inspire your team, driving a culture of excellence. Key Leadership competencies for this role include an innovative and strategic mindset, the ability to collaborate and leverage appropriate resources, strong decision making and execution capabilities, demonstrated ability to exercise courage and resilience, effective change management skills and the commitment to develop self and others

Responsibilities:

• Exhibit the desired behaviors that support McKesson’s Culture of Excellence and iCare values
• Promote and communicate the facility’s service vision emphasizing “patient first”
• Through your authentic leadership you will influence, motivate and inspire your team to deliver their accountabilities:
• Culture of excellence, health and safety requirements, quality and compliance programs, KPI targets and results
• Find new and better ways to drive growth and profitability and build the capability, structure and culture required for innovation
• Demonstrate your commitment to employee engagement by deploying effective empowerment, feedback, coaching and development strategies for team members
• Exercise effective employee and labor relations strategies to manage Employee concerns and performance related issues
• Effective interpretation and facilitation of local collective agreement to foster relationship between management and the union
• Coordinate and leverage internal/ external business partners and units to achieve McKesson’s vision of Customer First
• Employ Lean Six Sigma methodology to optimize operational processes
• Implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (graduating or in 3rd year).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics is a plus.

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, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$17.90 - $29.03

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]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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