Regional Director, Continuous Improvement & Engineering

McKesson; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 184,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson seeks a Regional Director to drive operational excellence and industrial engineering across a network of distribution centers. You will lead regional improvement roadmaps, large-scale transformation, and engineering solutions to boost safety, service, productivity, quality, cost, and engagement.

The role partners with senior operations leaders to deliver cross-functional transformation across U.S. and Canadian operations, including capital investment decisions and analytics-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years in leadership/management roles.
• Experience leading large-scale operational improvement across multiple sites.
• Proven track record applying Lean/CI/OE methodologies to improve performance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities translating data into actions.
• Experience developing strategic roadmaps and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional continuous improvement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with DC leadership to assess performance and implement scalable solutions.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, service, productivity, and costs.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives (DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, VSM).
• Establish governance, reviews, and KPI scorecards for progress and accountability.
• Build multi-year regional improvement roadmap across distribution network.
• Analyze data to identify risks, opportunities, and priorities.
• Lead transformation initiatives and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations Management or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Automation technologies

Robotics

Material Handling Equipment (MHE) design

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.

Regional Director, Continuous Improvement & Engineering

McKesson is seeking a strategic and results-driven Regional Director, Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineering to lead operational excellence initiatives across a network of distribution centers. This leadership role is responsible for driving measurable improvements in safety, service, productivity, quality, cost, and employee engagement through continuous improvement, industrial engineering, and network optimization strategies.

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 center 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 center 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 center 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.
• Build business cases and financial analyses that support operational and capital investment decisions.
• Lead engineering and optimization projects from strategy through implementation, ensuring effective stakeholder communication and change management.
• Partner across U.S. and Canadian operations to identify, standardize, and scale best practices.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years of leadership or management experience in industrial engineering, continuous improvement, supply chain operations, manufacturing, or distribution operations.
• Experience leading large-scale operational improvement or transformation initiatives across multiple sites or business functions.
• Demonstrated success applying Lean, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, or Operational Excellence methodologies to improve business performance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience translating operational data into actionable business solutions.
• Experience developing strategic roadmaps, operational plans, and performance metrics.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent.
• Experience within large-scale distribution, logistics, healthcare distribution, retail supply chain, or manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in warehouse operations, labor management systems, and distribution center engineering.
• Experience with automation technologies, robotics, warehouse management systems (WMS), and supply chain optimization tools.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment (MHE) design and implementation.
• Experience leading capital projects and network optimization initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulated operating environments, including cGMP or similar standards.
• Bilingual English/French is an asset.

Travel & Working Conditions

• Ability to travel up to 30-50% to distribution centers and business locations throughout the region.
• Hybrid office and field-based role with regular visits to operational facilities.
• Must be able to safely access warehouse, distribution, and operational environments.

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

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$132,900 - $221,500

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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.

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