Operations Manager - 2nd Shift at McKesson in Memphis, Tennessee

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.


McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. It starts with the chain of events you initiate when you work with McKesson Pharmaceutical Solutions and Services - a chain that extends across the country and results in millions of people getting more from their healthcare.


As the leader in pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain management, McKesson Pharmaceutical Solutions and Services delivers vital branded and generic pharmaceuticals, as well as over-the-counter products, to more than 40,000 customers in three primary segments: retail chains, independent retail pharmacies and institutional providers such as hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks and long-term care providers.


McKesson is hiring an Operations Manager (2nd Shift) for our Specialty Distribution Center in Memphis, TN.



Facility Information

230,000 square feet
Refrigerated / Frozen / Controlled Room Temperature capabilities
Climate controlled



Serves the Following Segments

Provider Solutions (Oncology and Multi-Specialty)
McKesson Plasma and Biologics



Annual Volume

2.0M Lines; 900K Orders
30B+ Sales


As an Operations Manager on our team, you'll be helping to keep our distribution center operating smoothly. From training to problem solving to maintaining equipment, your work will help save lives. The Operations Manager is responsible for the operational activities of a variety of functional departments within the distribution center for our 2nd shift.




Mid Shift: Monday through Friday, 2 PM- 11 PM or Finish

• Plans, organizes, and directs warehouse and selected office functions to ensure order fulfillment with 100% customer satisfaction.


• Development of supervisory team


• Leads warehouse employees and supervisors


• Manages activities of a team that are moderately complex


• Maintain a positive morale, work standards and developing teams


• Trains and manages performance of supervisors and other direct reports.


• Assertively seeks solutions at the root level of problems.


• Builds teamwork among DC management team and employees.


• Ensures warehouse operations comply with federal, state, local and
  company policies.


• Controls expenses

Minimum Requirements



Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 6+ years of professional experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.



Critical Skills

• 2+ years of managerial experience


• Experience managing, leading and developing supervisors; this is a hands-
  on manager role with most time being spent on the floor engaging and supporting the team


• Management skills - coaching and development of supervisors


• Demonstrated employee engagement skills


• Strong communications skills - open and candid verbal and written
  communications; ability to debate, decide and commit effectively at all
  levels and across all functional areas


• Computer proficiency in MS Office


• Very thorough knowledge of Operations Management


• Adept at strategic thinking and strategic business planning


• Must be open to flexible hours, Monday through Friday, with a typical start time of 2p

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent organizational skills


• 4+ years of management experience with exposure to leading other people leaders highly preferred


• Follow up and follow through


• Experience managing budgets and expenses


• SAP and AS400 experience


• Project Management experience


• Adept at interpreting and analyzing data


• Six Sigma training or experience

Physical Requirements

• High energy distribution center environment


• Will be required to be on-call for weekend and/or holiday coverage


• May be required to work various shifts


• Some overtime required

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



$62,700 - $104,500



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.



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