Distribution Supervisor | La Crosse | 2nd Shift

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career Growth/Development Center

Job summary

Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to lead daily operations for roughly 10 direct reports on 2nd shift. This salaried role focuses on policy development, process improvements, and ensuring accurate inventory management across distribution and surgery areas.

You will train and schedule staff, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality service and

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: 2–4 years operating ERP for inventory control, par location management, cycle counts and year-end inventory.
• Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Works with cross-functional teams and fosters a cooperative culture.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations for roughly ~10 direct reports.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for registration practices.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Train, schedule, and support staff to ensure productive and positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Barcode technology

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BARCODE TECHNOLOGY

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is seeking a dedicated and experienced Distribution Supervisor.

The Distribution Supervisor maintains efficient operations of and leads all Distribution Aides, Operating Room (OR) Core Techs and/or Supply Specialist in the performance of their duties. This includes leading in planning operations, directing work and priorities, counseling, and maintaining and improving the skill, efficiency, competencies, and the ability of the staff.

The Distribution Supervisor is also responsible for maintaining the Distribution and/or Surgery inventory locations and PARs, as well as leading process improvement initiatives and projects in their area of responsibility.

The Supervisor will collaborate closely with leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions to ensure standardization and quality control while providing leadership and accountability to organizational performance metrics and compliance of regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations for roughly ~10 direct reports.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for consistent and compliant registration practices.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Train, schedule, and support staff to ensure a productive and positive work environment.

Position Details

• Full-time, salaried position.
• Location: La Crosse, WI.
• Schedule: 2nd shift Monday-Friday with willingness to work outside standard hours as business needs permit.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency
• Experience: 2‑4 years of experience using an ERP system for inventory control par location management, setting up cycle counts and year‑end inventory, establishing optimum re‑order points and utilization of barcode technology
• Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment
• Collaboration: Works well with cross‑functional teams and fosters a cooperative work culture
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career.

About Emplify Health by Gundersen

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not‑for‑profit, patient‑centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love!

What You Can Expect

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self‑care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world‑class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. Gundersen Health System, based in LaCrosse,WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician‑led, not‑for‑profit healthcare system includes a 325‑bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you.

Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.