Senior Distribution Operations Leader

McKesson Corporation

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 85,500 - 142,500

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

McKesson, a Fortune 10 company, seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead multiple teams in our Columbus, OH distribution center. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives while building a high‑performing workforce.

This role partners with site leadership to develop operational strategies, manage budgets, and oversee continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean/Six Sigma, to deliver exceptional service and compliant, cost‑effective operations.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent experience; typically requires 9+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience.
  • Experience leading operations within distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or production environment.
  • Experience leading multiple teams through supervisors and/or managers.
  • Experience managing KPIs, budgets, labor planning, and operating expenses.
  • Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, operational excellence, or change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead distribution center operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, service, and cost objectives.
  • Develop and communicate priorities; set performance expectations aligned to business goals.
  • Drive KPI performance including service levels, inventory accuracy, and safety metrics.
  • Lead and develop supervisors, managers, and frontline leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership
Analytical thinking
Communication
Data-driven decisions

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

WMS
ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

McKesson, a Fortune 10 company, seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead multiple teams in our Columbus, OH distribution center. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives while building a high‑performing workforce.

This role partners with site leadership to develop operational strategies, manage budgets, and oversee continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean/Six Sigma, to deliver exceptional service and compliant, cost‑effective operations.

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