Senior Director of Operations

About the role

McKesson is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead a large‑scale distribution centre. The role is responsible for strategy, performance, and people leadership, ensuring financial, service, safety, quality and compliance targets are met.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute long‑term operational strategies aligned with business priorities and the long‑range plan.
• Lead all distribution centre functions to achieve financial, service, safety and quality objectives.
• Own operating and capital budgets, drive cost optimisation and capital planning.
• Use data and analytics to support fact‑based decision making and profitability.
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations, cGMP standards and internal policies.
• Build and lead high‑performing, inclusive teams, including unionized workforce, and partner with labour relations.
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insight to influence enterprise decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution, logistics or operations.
• 7+ years of experience managing large, complex, often unionized teams.

Required skills

• Lean methodology
• Six Sigma
• Data analytics
• Budget management
• Capital planning
• cGMP compliance knowledge