Industrial Engineer

McKesson; Olive Branch (MS); Remote; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Join McKesson Medical-Surgical as an Industrial Engineer to optimize operations and drive efficiency in healthcare logistics. As a key player, you will validate labor standards, collaborate with engineering teams, and monitor compliance in a fully remote role with travel requirements, significantly impacting the healthcare supply chain.

Benefits

Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in distribution or supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency in operations.
• Conduct time studies and performance analysis.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Blue Yonder (JDA)

SQL

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.

1. About the Role (Job Summary)

Are you passionate about optimizing operations and driving efficiency? Join McKesson Medical-Surgical as an Industrial Engineer and be a key player in enhancing our distribution centers nationwide. You’ll be instrumental in validating labor standards, mastering JDA (Blue Yonder) labor management systems, and promoting our iWIN incentive program. Collaborate with Principal Engineers and lead the charge in creating a culture of lean, waste-minimizing operations. With opportunities to travel, this full-time role is your chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare supply chain!

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED.

Target Salary: $110-117K

Position is Fully Remote with travel requirements.

Locations being considered within the US:

USA, AZ, Remote

USA, CA, Remote

USA, CO, Remote

USA, MA, Remote

USA, MO, Remote

USA, NY, Remote

USA, OH, Remote

USA, PA, Remote

2. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Partner with DC operations leadership to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Conduct time studies and performance analysis, delivering actionable reports and recommendations.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on return-on-investment.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks through comprehensive analysis and solution development.
• Maintain and update DC layout accuracy using AutoCAD.
• Assess and maintain ELS accuracy within the MMS network.
• Train front-line operations leadership and associates on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Utilize BI Dashboards to identify and address performance gaps.
• Develop warehouse mapping and configure LMS for precise travel accuracy.
• Audit compliance with SOPs/WIs at distribution centers and support cross-functional projects like Accelerated Supply Chain Execution (ASCE).
• Monitor and provide feedback on LMS performance to DC leadership.
• Develop new productivity tracking reports using Power BI.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.

Minimum Requirements

4-year engineering degree from an accredited university or college with 1-2 years’ work experience OR 4+ years’ experience in DC Distribution Operations or Corporate Distribution Operations

3. What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage at all organizational levels.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Initiative-driven and responsive to internal customer needs.
• Capacity to adapt and thrive in transformational change environments.
• Experience in distribution or supply chain operations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, UMTPlus, Blue Yonder (JDA), and SQL.
• Ability to travel 25-50% is required

4. Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with a knack for innovative solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in team and cross-functional settings.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to balance onsite and remote work.
• MOST Certification is preferred but not required.

Join McKesson and unleash your potential to transform healthcare logistics!

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

$88,000 - $146,600

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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