Senior Plasma & Cold-Chain Operations Leader

McKesson; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking an Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership for warehouse and plasma distribution operations, ensuring GMP/GDP compliance and efficient handling of temperature-sensitive products. You will oversee receiving, putaway, replenishment, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and transportation coordination.

The role demands 5+ years of leadership in regulated environments, strong WMS and analytics skills, and a focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience operating within a regulated environment preferred, including pharmaceutical, biologics, healthcare, cold chain, or FDA-regulated operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation, and material handling systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational metrics, budgets, labor planning, and customer service performance.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all warehouse and plasma distribution operations.
• Establish operational strategies to achieve customer service, quality, inventory, safety, and financial objectives.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Develop workforce plans to support current and future business requirements.
• Partner with site leadership to support business growth, customer onboarding, capacity planning, and operational scalability.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operational reviews focused on performance, service, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management

Tools

WMS

Inventory management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

McKesson is seeking an Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership for warehouse and plasma distribution operations, ensuring GMP/GDP compliance and efficient handling of temperature-sensitive products. You will oversee receiving, putaway, replenishment, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and transportation coordination.

The role demands 5+ years of leadership in regulated environments, strong WMS and analytics skills, and a focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency while