What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor position at McKesson?
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.
Lead with impact. Drive efficiency. Shape the future of healthcare distribution.
As an Operations Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring our distribution center operates smoothly and remains competitive. This position combines leadership in continuous improvement projects, oversight of training and project teams, and collaboration with managers and supervisors to maintain operational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
✔ Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
✔ Oversee training programs and project teams to ensure operational readiness
✔ Assist in planning and directing warehouse operations
✔ Maintain high morale and work standards across teams
✔ Train, manage, and develop staff performance
✔ Control expenses, turnover, and overtime
✔ Ensure equipment and housekeeping meet exceptional standards
✔ Collaborate with leadership to solve problems at the root level
✔ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies
✔ Travel for new hire orientation and training in Texas (1 week)
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education & Typical Experience or Equivalent Combination
Typically requires 3 years of subject matter experience including exhibiting leadership capabilities
✅ 3 years operational experience
✅ 1–2 years managerial/leadership experience
✅ Large-scale distribution center experience
Critical Skills:
At McKesson Pharmaceutical, we offer a culture of diversity, opportunity, and growth. You’ll receive training and development to advance your career while helping us tackle healthcare challenges and reduce costs so everyone can access the care they need.
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.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$58,300 - $97,100
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
Join us at McKesson!
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.
Lead with impact. Drive efficiency. Shape the future of healthcare distribution.
As an Operations Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring our distribution center operates smoothly and remains competitive. This position combines leadership in continuous improvement projects, oversight of training and project teams, and collaboration with managers and supervisors to maintain operational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
✔ Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
✔ Oversee training programs and project teams to ensure operational readiness
✔ Assist in planning and directing warehouse operations
✔ Maintain high morale and work standards across teams
✔ Train, manage, and develop staff performance
✔ Control expenses, turnover, and overtime
✔ Ensure equipment and housekeeping meet exceptional standards
✔ Collaborate with leadership to solve problems at the root level
✔ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies
✔ Travel for new hire orientation and training in Texas (1 week)
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education & Typical Experience or Equivalent Combination
Typically requires 3 years of subject matter experience including exhibiting leadership capabilities
✅ 3 years operational experience
✅ 1–2 years managerial/leadership experience
✅ Large-scale distribution center experience
Critical Skills:
- Strong leadership and employee engagement abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel – intermediate level)
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in logistics, supply chain, warehouse, or manufacturing
- WMS experience and MS Access proficiency
- Familiarity with DEA regulations
- Skilled in interviewing, coaching, evaluation, and record keeping
- High-energy distribution center environment
- Onsite role with flexible hours (typically 8 AM start; may adjust based on business needs)
- Some overtime required
At McKesson Pharmaceutical, we offer a culture of diversity, opportunity, and growth. You’ll receive training and development to advance your career while helping us tackle healthcare challenges and reduce costs so everyone can access the care they need.
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.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$58,300 - $97,100
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
Join us at McKesson!
Salary : $58,300 - $97,100
