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Sort Supervisor

Bartlett, Illinois Job ID JR0132238 Category Field Operations, Distribution Operations Post Date Jul. 01, 2025
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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.

As a Sort Operations Supervisor on our team, you’ll be helping to keep our distribution center operating smoothly. From training to problem solving to maintaining equipment, your work will help save lives. Specifically, we need you to: 

  • help plan and direct operations
  • keep morale and work standards high
  • train and manage your team
  • control expenses
  • control employee turnover and overtime hours
  • make sure equipment and housekeeping are exceptional
  • scrub JDA /LMS numbers daily
  • conduct interviews for new hires
  • issue corrective actions as needed

Along with the responsibilities you’ll be given at McKesson, we’ll also encourage you to make the most of our training and development. Our culture of diversity and opportunity works to support you as you advance in your career. You’ll collaborate with coworkers and lead by example. You’ll help us work to solve our nation’s healthcare challenges and decrease costs so that everyone can afford the care they need.

Schedule – Monday - Friday 1pm to completion


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist with planning, organizing, and directing warehouse activities to ensure successful night shift operations.
  • Assess and move labor as needed throughout the day
  • Assist with maintaining a positive morale, work standards and developing teams.
  • Assist with training and managing employee performance.
  • Assist with reducing employee turnover / Assist with reducing overtime working hours.
  • Complete end of shift systemic requirements
  • Clear communication to all relevant partners when daily expectations are not met
  • Direct all Sort team members on assignments in loading and stagin of priorities.
  • Monitor and supervise Replenishment drivers and tasks.
  • Secure the building on Friday evening, including setting the alarm system.
  • Monthly Safety observations
  • Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
  • Daily review of teams LMS productivity, including posting results & coaching as needed.
  • Communication with others both internally/externally via e-mail & phone
  • Setting clear expectations with the team and holding them accountable

Minimum Requirements

  • Typically requires 3+ years of subject matter experience including exhibiting leadership capabilities.

Critical Requirements

  • Experience managing, leading, and developing staff
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office
  • Excellent and effective business communication skills both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment and make strong business decisions
  • Demonstrated employee engagement skills
  • Must be open to flexible day hours; must also be open to adjusting shifts and overtime as needed based on business requirements.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

  • Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment preferred
  • Skilled in interviewing, coaching, evaluation, discipline, and record keeping
  • Focus on driving quality and process improvement
  • Warehouse management systems experience preferred; experience in RF environment is a plus; experience with labor management system is a plus
  • Ability to effectively interpret and analyze data

Education

  • Degree or equivalent experience is preferred

Physical Requirements

  • High-energy distribution center environment
  • Capacity to operate machinery or equipment requiring physical exertion.
  • May be required to work various shifts, including nights and days.
  • Some overtime required

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

$61,100 - $101,800

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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