Manager - Materials Management

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dynamic Manager of Material Management to lead supply chain operations at a key facility. This role involves overseeing the distribution and logistics of essential supplies, ensuring that all processes meet high standards of quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Materiel Management, particularly within healthcare settings, and will be adept at utilizing information systems to enhance communication and operational effectiveness. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health services across the region and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Materiel Management experience in healthcare.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Materiel Management services.
• Coordinate supply chain activities to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Materiel Management

Supply Chain Management

Lean Principles

SAP ERP System

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in health services or business

SCMA, APICS or Plog designations

Job description

Requisition ID: 380543

Position Number: 20056929

Posting End Date: May 11, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: SH Distribution & Logistics

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 10/31/2025

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.25

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

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Position Overview

Supply Chain (Material Management) refers to the distribution channel of a product, from sourcing, to delivery, to the end consumer. Managing the chain of events within this process is known as Supply Chain Management. Effective management must coordinate all the different pieces of this chain as quickly as possible without losing any of the quality or customer satisfaction, while still keeping costs down.

The first step is determining a need, followed by sourcing, ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of products and supplies to the end user. Customer satisfaction is paramount. A necessity in coordinating all these activities is the information service network.

Under the general direction of the Director, Provincial Distribution & Logistics, the Manager, Material Management is an integral member of the Management Team. The Manager, Material Management assumes overall responsibility for the day-to-day provision of site-specific Materiel Management services. The Manager is the focal point within the site, is responsible for all functions provided by Distribution & Logistics, and is responsible for the management of on-site Material Management staff. The Manager assumes Regional responsibilities as appropriate and assigned by the Director.

Experience

• Five years comprehensive Materiel Management experience in a health care or related setting, with three years in a middle management position.
• Extensive experience with supply chain related key performance measures and executive reporting.
• Experience with Lean Principles considered an asset.
• Experience with SAP ERP system preferred.
• Must have or be able to acquire within a reasonable period of time a thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions and regulations applicable to the area of supervision.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in health services, business, public administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred SCMA, APICS or Plog designations.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated poise, aptitude for communicating professional information, and ability to deal with matters of an urgent or emergent nature.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize information systems technologies for communication, word processing, spreadsheet applications and other common management needs.
• Ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals in superior, peer, subordinate and client positions.
• Demonstrated interest in professional growth.
• Demonstrated commitment to optimizing the contribution that Materiel Management can make to the care of individual patients and to the health care system as a whole.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
• Interruptions to respond to questions are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle for regular travel within the province.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.