Senior Director, Distribution Center Operations

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. Senior Director, Distribution Center Operations Location: On-Site Are you an experienced Distribution Center, Warehouse, or Supply Chain leader ready to lead a large-scale operation? We are seeking a Senior Director, Distribution Center Operations to drive operational excellence, financial performance, safety, quality, and workforce engagement across a high-volume distribution center. What You'll Do Strategic & Operational Leadership Lead all distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and quality. Execute long-term operational strategies aligned with business objectives and supply chain performance goals. Deliver results across safety, service, productivity, quality, and cost metrics. Financial & Business Management Own operating and capital budgets, driving cost optimization and profitability. Use data, KPIs, and analytics to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement. Continuous Improvement & Transformation Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives. Drive process standardization, automation, and large-scale operational improvements. People & Culture Leadership Lead a large, multi-layered workforce, including unionized employees. Build high-performing teams focused on safety, accountability, engagement, and development. Partner with Labor Relations to foster positive union relationships. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations, cGMP standards, and internal policies. Maintain audit readiness and operational integrity across the site. Qualifications: Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. 12+ years of leadership experience in distribution, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations. 7+ years leading large-scale operations and multi-level teams. Preferred Experience leading unionized distribution center operations. Expertise in warehouse, logistics, and supply chain management. Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Experience managing significant operating and capital budgets. Why Join Us? Lead a critical distribution operation, influence enterprise strategy, develop high-performing teams, and drive meaningful impact across the supply chain network. 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, please click here. 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