Lead Material Handler

Company: MCKESSON
Location: Ruther Glen
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of a distribution center for a specific product line or group of products.
  
• Manage the receipt, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management processes.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to customers while maintaining high levels of customer service.
  
• Minimize costs by optimizing inventory levels, reducing waste, and streamlining operational processes.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, transportation, and finance, to ensure smooth operations.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to order fulfillment, shipping accuracy, inventory turnover, and other metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  
• Provide leadership and guidance to supervisors and employees in the distribution center.
  
• Address employee concerns and resolve any issues related to training, performance, or safety.
  
  
  Minimum Requirement:
  
  • Typically requires 5+ years of related experience.
    
    
    Additional Skills and Qualifications:
    
    • Proven experience managing a distribution center or warehouse operation.
      
    • Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
      
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
      
    • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
      
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and warehouse management systems (WMS).
      
    • Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
      
    • Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures for handling hazardous materials.
      
      
      Career Level - IC - Operations Support - O4
      
      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
      
      $18.56 - $30.94
      
      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!

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