Manager - Materials Management

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking a Manager for Material Management. The role involves overseeing the distribution of products and services and managing staff effectively. Candidates should have extensive experience in Materiel Management within healthcare, strong analytical and communication skills, and relevant educational qualifications. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact patient care and contribute to healthcare improvements.

Benefits

Employment equity and diversity support

Accommodations for disabilities available

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Five years of Materiel Management experience, including three years in middle management.
• Experience with key performance measures and executive reporting.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Materiel Management services.
• Oversee distribution and logistics functions.
• Coordinate with site-specific staff.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to function in multidisciplinary settings

Commitment to professional growth

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in health services, business, or public administration

SCMA, APICS or Plog designations

Tools

SAP ERP system

Job description

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.

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 select the "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 6 (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. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.