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Facilities Manager Distribution Center

McKesson


Job Location:

Kansas City, KS - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 79500 - 132500
Posted: 5 September 2026 (27 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 tomorrows health today we want to hear from you.

Location: Kansas City MO

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Work Location: On-Site


About the Role

McKesson is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the performance reliability and continuous improvement of a highly automated healthcare distribution center.


In this role you will oversee maintenance operations for complex material handling and warehouse automation systems including conveyors sortation equipment automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) robotics controls systems and supporting facility infrastructure. You will lead a team of maintenance professionals responsible for maximizing equipment uptime improving system reliability and supporting critical healthcare distribution operations.


As a people leader you will partner closely with Operations Engineering Safety and Technology teams to drive maintenance excellence capital project execution and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automated distribution environment.


What Youll Do
  • Lead maintenance and reliability operations for automated warehouse systems material handling equipment (MHE) and facility infrastructure.
  • Manage coach and develop a team of maintenance technicians controls specialists and support personnel.
  • Oversee preventive predictive and corrective maintenance programs for conveyors sortation systems ASRS robotics and automated equipment.
  • Drive equipment uptime throughput performance and operational reliability through data-driven maintenance strategies.
  • Analyze equipment performance metrics downtime trends and root causes to identify and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to optimize automation performance and support productivity goals.
  • Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts for critical equipment failures and operational disruptions.
  • Manage vendor relationships service contracts OEM support partners and automation equipment providers.
  • Oversee CMMS administration maintenance planning spare parts management and asset lifecycle programs.
  • Lead facility and automation-related capital projects equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations lockout/tagout procedures environmental requirements and company policies.
  • Develop and manage maintenance budgets repair expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Support business continuity planning and provide leadership during facility or automation-related emergencies.
Basic Requirements
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
  • 6 years of experience supporting automated distribution centers warehouse operations manufacturing facilities or highly automated industrial environments.
  • Experience maintaining and supporting conveyor systems sortation equipment ASRS robotics or other automated material handling systems.
  • Experience leading maintenance operations technical teams or reliability-focused initiatives.
  • Experience with CMMS platforms maintenance planning and asset management programs.
  • Experience managing maintenance vendors contractors and service providers.
  • Knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and automated systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Experience supporting large-scale automated distribution centers or fulfillment operations.
  • Experience with automation platforms such as Dematic Honeywell Intelligrated Swisslog TGW Daifuku KNAPP Witron or similar technologies.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment sensors scanners VFDs and controls systems.
  • Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance predictive maintenance Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Experience leading automation upgrades system expansions or capital equipment implementations.
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or similar industry certification.
  • Experience supporting healthcare pharmaceutical logistics manufacturing or high-volume distribution operations.
  • Strong analytical project management and problem-solving skills.
Travel Physical Requirements & Work Environment
  • Primarily on-site leadership role within a highly automated distribution center.
  • Frequent presence on the warehouse floor supporting maintenance and operational teams.
  • Regular walking standing climbing stairs and movement throughout the facility.
  • Exposure to operating conveyors automated material handling systems robotics and industrial equipment.
  • May require occasional after-hours support during critical equipment failures planned maintenance activities or project implementations.
  • Limited travel may be required for training vendor meetings or business needs.
Why Join McKesson
  • Lead the automation and maintenance strategy for a critical healthcare distribution operation.
  • Work with advanced warehouse technologies automation systems and material handling solutions.
  • Drive equipment reliability operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact customer service.
  • Influence capital investments automation enhancements and long-term site performance.
  • Grow your leadership career while helping deliver products that improve the health and well-being of patients nationwide.

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 McKessons 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 pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$79500 - $132500

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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