Operations Supervisor Intern- Fall 2026
About The Position
McKesson's Intern program is designed to provide a real-life working environment, a solid foundation of experience and hopeful offer of full-time employment, a cohort experience with other interns, and consistent senior leadership exposure and learning experiences. We are looking for candidates who have a willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment. Candidates should be self-starters that bring both interpersonal skills and abilities to identify a problem then solve it, with a passion and enthusiasm for healthcare and our customers’ success. The work term is Fall 2026, from September 8th through December 31st, and the location is Edmonton, AB, CAN - 14010 164th Street NW (On-Site). As an Operations Supervisor Intern for McKesson Distribution, you will use your leadership skills to drive a culture of excellence through execution of daily operational plans and strategies. You will lead by allocating resources, disseminating information to teammates, and ensuring compliance with key processes, all while achieving safety, quality, efficiency and financial KPI’s. In this dynamic, fast-paced role you will exercise strategic thinking, effective planning, and utilize your communication skills to motivate and inspire your team, driving a culture of excellence. Key Leadership competencies for this role include an innovative and strategic mindset, the ability to collaborate and leverage appropriate resources, strong decision making and execution capabilities, demonstrated ability to exercise courage and resilience, effective change management skills and the commitment to develop self and others.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (graduating or in 3rd year).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Exhibit the desired behaviors that support McKesson’s Culture of Excellence and iCare values
- Promote and communicate the facility’s service vision emphasizing “patient first”
- Through your authentic leadership you will influence, motivate and inspire your team to deliver their accountabilities: Culture of excellence, health and safety requirements, quality and compliance programs, KPI targets and results
- Find new and better ways to drive growth and profitability and build the capability, structure and culture required for innovation
- Demonstrate your commitment to employee engagement by deploying effective empowerment, feedback, coaching and development strategies for team members
- Exercise effective employee and labor relations strategies to manage Employee concerns and performance related issues
- Effective interpretation and facilitation of local collective agreement to foster relationship between management and the union
- Coordinate and leverage internal/ external business partners and units to achieve McKesson’s vision of Customer First
- Employ Lean Six Sigma methodology to optimize operational processes
- Implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Total Rewards
- Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
