Project Specialist- Distribution Center

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.

Project Specialist- Distribution Center

Location: Kent, WA, USA - 6520 South 228th St 

Shift: Monday to Friday, 4am -12:30pm. Shift is subject to change based on needs of the business. OT is mandatory when required

Position is FT/permanent. Generous PTO. 401K. Health and dental benefits. An annual bonus plan.

If you are passionate about inspiring, motivating and assisting your team members, this opportunity could further enhance your journey and we want to hear from you!  Day to day you will be helping your team improve the overall process of the brand new distribution center and the individual team members.   

This position will report into the Manager of Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Task Execution - Complete projects as assigned to provide requested deliverables by due dates. Provide updates on tasks through completion. Document project progress through various software tools such as: SharePoint, SmartSheets, OneNote, PowerPoint. Execute project to satisfaction of requester/process owner.

• Rapid Improvement/Lean Projects- Identify sources of waste (TIMWOODS) and take action to reduce/eliminate (6S).

• 6S Principles: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety

• TIMWOODS: Sources of Waste: T – Transport – Moving people, products & information. I – Inventory – Storing parts, pieces, documentation ahead. M – Motion – Bending, turning, reaching, lifting. W – Waiting – For parts, information, instructions, equipment. Over production – Making more than is IMMEDIATELY required. Over processing – Tighter tolerances or higher grade materials than are necessary. D – Defects – Rework, scrap, incorrect documentation. S – Skills – Underutilizing capabilities, delegating tasks with inadequate training

• Process Review/Audit - Review a process to identify process gaps to compliance or efficiency (pain points). Report out findings/recommendations through a written report. (may require learning process prior)

• Process Documentation - Create and/or revise DC documents for various processes, cross verify with process owners for accuracy & submit for approval. Documents may include but not limited to: SOPs, Training Checklists, Process learning exercises, DC signage

• Trainer - Conduct team member training upon completion of a project. Back-up for DC Trainers.

• Assist other areas - Assist other departments with their corresponding process functions when business needs require - heavy volume, first of month, special projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically requires 3+ years of related experience.

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 years of work experience, preferably in a warehouse / distribution center environment

• Exposure to different departments in order to be able to assist when required- heavy volume, first of month, special projects

• Excellent oral and written English communication

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other internal platforms such as SharePoint and Smartsheet

• Experience utilizing Power Industrial Equipment as needed and ability to maintain appropriate certifications. (i.e., cherry picker, reach truck, dock stocker and a powered pallet jack.) - team is willing to train those with no experience

• Ability to collaborate with corporate team

• Project management experience preferred

• Analytical, critical thinking, and basic math skills

• Ability to observe and take notes

• Excellent prioritization under pressure with the ability to complete competing projects and deadlines

• Six Sigma an asset

Physical Demands (Some or all may apply):

• Must be comfortable working at heights

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.

• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.

• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed.

• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.