Pharmacy Production Lead

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. Sign‑on Bonus: $1,000.00 to be paid incrementally during first six months of employment ($500.00 at 90 days and $500.00 at 180 days). The Pharmacy Production Lead (B3) supports daily pharmacy fulfillment operations by coordinating workflow, monitoring production volumes, and providing real‑time operational guidance in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. This role serves as a lead resource on the production floor, helping ensure daily service, quality, safety, and productivity goals are achieved. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) Maintain daily production workflow in alignment with service level, quality, and volume goals. Facilitate daily team operations to ensure retail, mail, and specialty work is completed by priority. Serve as a point of contact for operational and customer‑related issues, supporting investigations and responses as needed. Support general pharmacy production operations including order filling, replenishment, receiving, dispensing, sorting, shipping, and returns processing. Monitor and control Conveyor System Controls (CSC) to regulate workflow and resolve real‑time exceptions. Adjust production flow by releasing work, pausing lines, or redirecting volume to maintain efficiency. Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate conveyor, system, or workflow issues to minimize disruptions. Plan and manage daily workload, including forecasting volume and supporting overtime coordination. Coordinate staffing assignments throughout the shift, adjusting assignments based on workload and operational priorities. Direct the day‑to‑day work of up to 40+ associates across functional areas such as picking, packing, and replenishment. Lead small work teams to support continuous improvement initiatives. Communicate operational status, successes, and risks clearly with peers, supervisors, and associates. Provide informal performance feedback to supervisors while maintaining confidentiality. Support training efforts by coaching peers and reinforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure adherence to site security, safety guidelines, SOPs, and 5S standards. Retrieve supplies needed to support daily operations. Promote company values and maintain effective communication across functional teams. Basic Requirements 3+ years of related experience. High School Diploma or GED OR equivalent work experience. Demonstrated experience working in pharmacy, production, warehouse, or fulfillment operations. Experience coordinating workflow or providing lead‑level operational support in a production environment. Preferred Skills / Experience Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a high‑volume environment. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure production setting. Proven ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in real time. Comfort making decisions and directing work during high‑pressure operational situations. Experience coordinating, directing, or leading the work of large teams (up to 40+ associates) during a shift without formal people‑management authority. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and operational systems. Experience operating production systems, conveyors, or workflow controls. Experience supporting training initiatives or mentoring peers. Familiarity with continuous improvement or process optimization concepts. Work Environment, Schedule & Physical Requirements On‑site role in a high‑volume, production‑driven pharmacy environment. Scheduled Sunday–Thursday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (mandatory overtime as needed). Extended periods of standing and walking (8+ hours per shift). Repetitive motion and manual handling of materials required. Ability to lift and move materials consistent with operational needs. No travel required. Our Base Pay Range for this position is $19.19 - $31.98. McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McCesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. 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