Continuous Improvement Project Manager

McKesson

. Frames and leads work on high‑impact operational problems across the distribution network in partnership with DC leadership.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeAurora • Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,000 - $196,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Frames and leads work on high‑impact operational problems across the distribution network in partnership with DC leadership.
Leads analysis and pilots in live DC environments to validate solutions under real operating conditions.
Delivers improvements ready for execution and ownership by Operations and partner teams, with clear outcomes and trade‑offs.
Partners cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, and Six Sigma to align priorities and support effective rollout.
Influences through operational credibility and judgment, building trust with leaders and frontline teams.
Scales learning across sites by sharing insights and reducing duplication of effort.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement within a distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex work through influence, not position.
Proven experience framing problems and driving change in live operating environments.
Sound operational judgment with the ability to navigate service, safety, labor, and cost trade‑offs.
Clear communicator, comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

operations managementsupply chain managementcontinuous improvementproblem framingchange managementdata analysisprocess optimizationlive operating environmentstrade-off analysisSix Sigma

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencecommunicationtrust buildingcollaborationdecision makingoperational judgmentcross-functional partnershipscaling learninginsight sharing