McKesson
healthcare
ContinuousImprovementManager
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“Continuous Improvement Manager at McKesson. Skills: Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Process Management, Stakeholder Management. Lead continuous improvement initiatives. Identify process inefficiencies”
What You'll Achieve.
enhancing the performance of McKesson Specialty Health; identifying operational inefficiencies; developing and executing effective solutions; promoting a culture of continuous improvement; driving productivity; minimizing waste; improving quality; improving stakeholder satisfaction; providing training, mentorship, and hands-on guidance; driving adoption of new processes; foster a culture of operational excellence
Industry & Context.
root cause analysis; structured problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience), 7 + years of professional experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process improvement roles, Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering measurable business impact, expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and process re-engineering methodologies, stakeholder management, facilitation, and executive communication skills, Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization
Nice to Have
Experience in healthcare, pharma, or specialty health environments, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Project or program management certifications (PMP, Agile, or equivalent), Hands‑on experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, and familiarity with Dataverse, SharePoint, Forms, and Power BI, Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e. g. , Power BI, Excel, SQL), Experience scaling continuous improvement programs enterprise-wide
What You'll Do.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Identify process inefficiencies
Implement Lean Six Sigma solutions
Facilitate Kaizen events
Analyze operational data and KPIs
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders
Champion process automation opportunities
Build standardized processes
Lead and develop team members
Act as a change leader
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders; Lead, coach, and develop team members; Mentor others on continuous improvement methodologies
Communication Scope
executive communication skills
Process & Methodology
Lead end-to-end continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives, Prioritize, scope, and deliver high-impact projects
Full Job Description
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. **_Please note: This is a 12 month contract covering a maternity leave._** **Work Arrangement:** This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to work on-site at least 2 days per week at our office in Mississauga. The remaining days may be worked remotely, subject to team and business needs. **About the Role (Job Summary):** The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for enhancing the performance of McKesson Specialty Health by leading the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. This role is focused on identifying operational inefficiencies, developing and executing effective solutions, including those enabled by low‑code automation and applied AI, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The position plays a critical role in driving productivity, minimizing waste, and improving quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Additionally, the Continuous Improvement Manager will support the long-term sustainability of operational excellence by providing training, mentorship, and hands-on guidance across the organization, developing and executing effective solutions, including those enabled by low‑code automation and applied AI, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement ## **What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):** * Lead end-to-end continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across business fu
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