Director of Operations

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’s St. Louis Distribution Center is seeking a Director of Operations to lead all aspects of facility performance, including operational execution, financial accountability, inventory management, and long-term strategic planning.

This role is responsible for creating a high-performing environment focused on safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement - all in service of delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Align local operations with regional and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure teams are working toward shared goals.
• Partner with Sales, HR, Engineering, Six Sigma, Finance, and Transportation to drive performance and customer satisfaction.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, customer needs, and labor planning challenges.

People Leadership

Financial Ownership

Compliance & Safety

Minimum Qualifications

Critical Skills

Additional Skills & Attributes

Working Conditions

Why McKesson? We’re shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, integrity, and a shared commitment to better outcomes. Join us and lead with purpose, impact, and a passion for powering better health.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants will not be disqualified based on criminal history.

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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

$111,200 - $185,300

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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