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Role Overview The Regional Director, Continuous Improvement & Engineering leads industrial engineering and continuous improvement strategy across a network of distribution centers. This role is accountable for driving measurable improvements in safety, service, productivity, cost performance, and employee engagement through scalable operational excellence initiatives.

Operating at a director level, this role partners with senior operations leadership to define priorities, lead cross-functional programs, and deliver sustained business impact across the region.

Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Lead the strategy and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across regional distribution center operations

Partner with Distribution Centre leadership to assess operational performance, identify gaps, and define future-state solutions aligned to business priorities

Drive measurable improvements across key metrics including safety, service, compliance, productivity, and cost

Establish and lead governance routines (e.g., management reviews) to monitor performance, track progress,



and ensure accountability

Build and manage a multi-year continuous improvement roadmap aligned to regional and enterprise objectives

Apply and champion lean and industrial engineering methodologies (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S) to improve operational performance

Identify systemic risks and opportunities through data analysis and performance monitoring across the network

Develop, own, and communicate industrial engineering KPIs and program outcomes to senior leadership

Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and financial performance

Engineering & Network Optimization

Lead distribution center design and optimization, including layout, storage strategy, material handling equipment (MHE) selection, and flow optimization

Evaluate facility capacity and utilization trends to inform network strategy and long-term planning

Support network alignment activities including DC start-ups, product flow strategy, and channel optimization

Apply advanced data analysis and modelling to inform resource planning, labor standards, and infrastructure requirements

Develop business cases, financial models, and investment recommendations to support capital and operational improvements

Ensure successful execution of engineering and optimization projects,



including stakeholder alignment and change management

Partner across McKesson Canada and U.S. networks to identify and scale best practices

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Progressive leadership experience in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, or operations within a distribution or manufacturing setting

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions and regions

Experience building and executing strategic roadmaps and driving organizational change

Preferred Qualifications

Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification

Deep expertise in warehouse and distribution operations

Experience with automation, labor management systems, and network optimization

Knowledge of regulatory environments (e.g., cGMPs)

Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset

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.

Our Base P

📌 Regional Director of Continuous Improvement (Edmonton)
🏢 US Oncology
📍 Edmonton