McKesson

Assistant Director of Operations

McKesson • $112K — $117K *
West Sacramento, CA 95691In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 9+ years of professional experience.
  • 1+ year of supervisory or management experience.
  • Experience in distribution, warehouse operations, or logistics.
  • Experience managing performance using operational metrics or KPIs.

Responsibilities

  • Support strategic leadership for a multi-shift pharmaceutical distribution center.
  • Oversee daily workflows, ensuring resource allocation and achievement of goals.
  • Lead and develop managers and teams, fostering accountability and engagement.
  • Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to identify gaps and implement solutions.
  • Drive operational excellence using Lean, Six Sigma, and analysis methods.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and pharmaceutical regulations.
  • Collaborate with various departments to resolve operational challenges.
  • Prepare and present business reviews and performance updates to leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings options with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Employee assistance and wellness resources.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
About the Role (Job Summary)

The Assistant Director, Operations helps lead day-to-day distribution center operations in a high-volume, highly regulated pharmaceutical distribution environment. This role partners with the Director of Operations to drive safety, quality, service, productivity, compliance, labor, and cost performance across a multi-shift operation. The ideal candidate is an approachable, influential people leader who builds engaged teams, strengthens accountability, and uses operational data to improve performance, customer service, and continuous improvement outcomes.

Schedule: Days (must be flexible to also support nights and weekends as business needs)

Target Compensation: 112K-117K + Bonus (depending on individual experience)

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Support strategic and operational leadership for a multi-shift pharmaceutical distribution center, including safety, quality, service, productivity, labor planning, and cost performance.
  • Oversee daily warehouse and distribution workflows, ensuring effective resource allocation, service execution, inventory flow, and achievement of operational goals.
  • Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and frontline teams while fostering engagement, accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor KPIs, operational metrics, labor trends, quality performance, and service results to identify gaps and implement data-driven solutions.
  • Drive operational excellence using Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes to improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and cost.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and applicable pharmaceutical distribution regulations, including DEA, FDA, OSHA, and related requirements.
  • Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Transportation, Engineering, IT, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Customer Operations, and Customer Service to resolve operational challenges and support key initiatives.
  • Support labor relations activities, including positive union partnerships, contract compliance, employee relations, issue resolution, and workforce planning.
  • Prepare and present operational updates, business reviews, performance results, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Basic Requirements
  • Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Typically requires 9+ years of professional experience.
  • Typically requires 1+ year of supervisory and/or management experience.
  • Experience leading teams in distribution, warehouse operations, logistics, fulfillment, supply chain, or a similar operational environment.
  • Experience using operational metrics or KPIs to manage performance, productivity, service, quality, or labor outcomes.
Preferred Skills/Experience
  • Leadership experience in a pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical supply, regulated distribution, or high-volume warehouse environment.
  • Experience with DEA, FDA, OSHA, quality management, or other regulated operations requirements.
  • Experience supporting multi-shift, 24-hour, union, or large-scale distribution center operations.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, root cause analysis, corrective action, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with warehouse management systems, labor management systems, ERP platforms, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and operational reporting tools.
  • Strong communication, influencing, coaching, problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership skills.
  • Experience with various forms of AI
Description of Travel or In-Office and Physical Requirements
  • This role is expected to work onsite in a distribution center environment and may require flexibility to support business needs across multiple shifts, including a 24-hour operation.
  • May require standing, walking, sitting, and working in warehouse and office environments.
  • Must be able to respond to operational priorities, business-critical events, or emergency situations as needed.
  • Travel requirements should be confirmed based on business and site needs.


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

$107,600 - $179,300

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.

McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation provides medicines, pharmaceutical supplies, information and care management products and services across the healthcare industry. The Company operates in two segments. The McKesson Distribution Solutions segment delivers ethical drugs, medical-surgical supplies and equipment and health and beauty care products throughout North America. This segment also provides specialty pharmaceutical solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, sells financial, operational and clinical solutions for pharmacies (retail, hospital, long-term care) and provides consulting, outsourcing and other services. The McKesson Technology Solutions segment delivers enterprise-wide clinical, patient care, financial, supply chain, strategic management and software solutions. In July 2011, the Company acquired Portico Systems from Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. On March 25, 2012, it acquired the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. They operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. They also deliver a comprehensive offering of health care products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

McKesson Careers

Join McKesson, a leading global healthcare company, and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare. With a variety of job opportunities available, McKesson is the perfect place to advance your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. Work You’ll Do At McKesson, we are committed to improving care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time. We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, diversity, and leadership. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire for continuous growth and improvement. Empower Your Future in Healthcare With positions ranging from internships to leadership roles, McKesson offers unparalleled employment opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members have the opportunity to thrive. Join a team where your skills will be honed, your professional growth will be supported, and where you can genuinely see the difference you make in the lives of patients around the world. Innovative Work Environment McKesson is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our team is constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This commitment to innovation is what sets us apart and what makes McKesson an exciting place to work. Career Development and Benefits McKesson believes in nurturing the potential of its employees through robust career development programs and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life and well-being. From leadership training to health and wellness benefits, we ensure our team members are equipped to meet their professional and personal goals. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship to kickstart your career, or a senior position to utilize your extensive experience, McKesson offers a range of opportunities. Explore our open positions and find where you can make a difference at McKesson. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Growth At McKesson, networking and professional growth are part of our everyday environment. We encourage our employees to connect, share, and learn from each other to foster personal and professional development. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at McKesson. Join McKesson today and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
Learn more about McKesson
Size
58,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
-$4.1 billion
Founded
1833
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$237.6 billion
NASDAQ
MCK
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at McKesson

More Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Jobs

Find similar Assistant Director of Operations jobs:

NationwideWest Sacramento, CA