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 \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we\'re so much more than a distribution company. We\'ve automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.

At McKesson Canada, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that\xe2\x80\x99s vital to us all.

Job Summary

The Lead, Performance Improvement will be accountable for improving and implementing continuous improvement vision and tools touching all key areas of McKesson Canada\xe2\x80\x99s supply chain. He/she will play an instrumental role in shaping / influencing the culture of excellence within Operations and work in close collaboration with the operations teams to implement and sustain performance improvement strategies. Some responsibilities will include developing and implementing trainings program, standard processes, standard improvement methods and management routines to ensure sustainable performance improvement of the supply chain. The candidate should have strong interpersonal and lean management skills to be successful in this cultural shift.

Specific Responsibilities

Relationship Management

Positively influence operation teams across the organization to ensure that performance improvement activities receive the necessary support in our sites and are resourced adequately to ensure the proper and timely implementation of solutions.

People Leadership

Coach and develop management teams and staff members to help raise level of competence around performance improvement

Ensure management teams and team members receive the proper training and guidance to be able to effectively coach, train, and mentor change agents within the business to achieve operational excellence goals and objectives.

Operational Leadership

Promote a culture of Operational Excellence across the distribution, identifying opportunities and implementing processes consistent with best practices

Implement strategic national initiatives and projects

Monitor alignment of National SOPs across all DCs.

Is a key player to continuously improve the efficiency of the operation; including fill rates, on time deliveries, accuracy, productivity, product integrity and cost.

National excellence system (continuous improvement system)

Develop and improve the operational excellence system

Define the implementation strategy of the operational excellence system

Develop and provide training to the management teams

Ensure the use of the lean principles in our supply chain.

Management Framework

Create and implement the management framework routines and tools around performance improvement in our distribution centers (12)

Develop and provide training to the management teams

Ensure best management practices are used in our different sites.

National performance audits

Convey national performance audits program

Track corrective actions

Issue recommendation to the sites.

Collect and share best practices.

KPI Monitoring, Data integrity

Validate and prioritize projects such as DC layout, warehouse-slotting, route planning, merchandise flow, capacity planning, inventory \xe2\x80\x93 aging, DOH, risks, damages \xe2\x80\x93 quality and service

Work with the data analytics team to create leading and lagging KPI to support our strategy.

Program management

Work along Sales and procurement operations to define optimal planning for our seasonal programs.

Position Requirements

Minimum of 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a similar role, management role or continuous improvement position associated with a robust understanding of supply chain, inventory management, merchandise flow and / or production operations within distribution centers

Engineering or business degree is an asset

Proven track record in implementing excellence system in a multi-site environment

Organized and methodical with a thorough work method

Proven problem-solving skills, detail oriented and good decision-making skills

Strong experience with engineered labor standards

Lean Six Sigma is an asset

Solid presentation skills, able to show opportunities while inspiring the teams

Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Able to plan and lead facilitation sessions

Bilingual in French and English is an asset

The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States. Therefore, he/she must be proficient in spoken and written English. Please note that the number of positions requiring English language skills has been limited where possible.

Able to travel approximately 30 % of the time

Is up to date with the industry trends and can translate their application to McKesson.

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At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$107,000 - $178,300

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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