Senior Operations Lead: Lean, Data-Driven Optimization

McKesson’s Corporate; Robbinsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations to support the leadership team in optimizing operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and driving continuous improvement across departments.

This role involves strategic planning, team management, and maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements while partnering with supply chain, logistics, and customer service to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years of professional experience.
• 3+ years operational and leadership experience overseeing team operations including tactical aspects of distribution operations, warehouse management, labor management, project management, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Operations in developing and implementing operational strategies to achieve organizational goals and enhance productivity.
• Oversee daily operational activities, ensuring smooth workflows, efficient resource allocation, and adherence to established procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, analyzing data to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.
• Support process improvement projects using Lean or Six Sigma to streamline operations.
• Assist in managing operational budgets, forecasting, expense control, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, logistics, and customer service to ensure seamless integration.
• Assist in training and development of operational staff, fostering continuous learning and high performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and quality standards.
• Participate in incident management and problem-solving, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present operational reports and updates to senior management.

Skills

Operational leadership

Data-driven decision making

Lean / Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McKesson Corporation is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations to support the leadership team in optimizing operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and driving continuous improvement across departments.

This role involves strategic planning, team management, and maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements while partnering with supply chain, logistics, and customer service to deliver measurable results.