Senior Lean Process Improvement Leader

McKesson; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson seeks a strategic and hands-on Sr. Manager - Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing Specialist to lead continuous improvement across our 3PL organization.

This role drives Lean methodologies, value stream optimization, process redesign, and performance improvement to enhance service, quality, productivity, and cost outcomes. You will partner with operational leaders and key client accounts, lead Kaizen events, set KPIs, and develop a small CI team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience, and typically 9+ years of relative professional experience and 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience
• Proven experience leading large scale Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Experience managing and developing teams in a business, operations, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environment
• Demonstrated expertise applying Lean methodologies, Kaizen facilitation, value stream mapping, process optimization, and structured problem-solving techniques
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide change initiatives
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational improvement objectives with customer and business needs
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously while delivering measurable results

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of Operational Excellence and continuous improvement across the organization
• Lead business-wide Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and value stream improvement efforts that drive measurable business outcomes
• Identify, prioritize, and execute strategic process improvement projects aligned to operational and financial objectives
• Establish, standardize, and monitor KPIs that support productivity, quality, service, and cost improvement goals
• Partner with business leaders to align continuous improvement strategies with organizational priorities
• Partner with the business to analyze business performance and operational trends to proactively identify opportunities for optimization and risk reduction
• Lead complex process redesign initiatives focused on improving efficiency, reducing waste, enhancing service delivery, and strengthening customer satisfaction
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies to deliver sustainable improvements
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and Kaizen events to accelerate the identification of operational performance opportunities
• Evaluate current business processes with SME to understand where application of innovative solutions will enhance operational effectiveness
• Ensure effective change management as a result of continuous improvement events.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and strategic client partners
• Collaborate closely with client services, distribution center operations, and other shared service partners, as required, to deliver business results
• Support key client initiatives by teaching the business how to identify opportunities through lean methodologies to improve operational performance, service delivery, and customer experience
• Influence stakeholders at all levels through clear communication, and strong business acumen
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of continuous improvement professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
• Build organizational Lean capabilities by coaching team members and business partners on Lean principles and methodologies
• Guide project prioritization and resource allocation to maximize impact across the business

Skills

Lean methodologies

Kaizen facilitation

Value stream mapping

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Change management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

McKesson seeks a strategic and hands-on Sr. Manager - Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing Specialist to lead continuous improvement across our 3PL organization.

This role drives Lean methodologies, value stream optimization, process redesign, and performance improvement to enhance service, quality, productivity, and cost outcomes. You will partner with operational leaders and key client accounts, lead Kaizen events, set KPIs, and develop a small CI team.