Lead Distribution & Logistics Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Lead Distribution & Logistics Specialist for evenings at Bell Hospital in Kansas City. The role oversees receiving, storage and shipment of products, with responsibilities spanning store room, point-of-use delivery and logistics.

Reports to the Distribution & Logistics Manager to ensure efficient operations and cross‑department collaboration. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years in fast-paced environments, strong English communication,

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• 3+ years of related experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Lean experience and healthcare background preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Training new employees on procedures.
• Ensuring safety, productivity and quality standards.
• Coordinating housekeeping and inventory control activities.
• Works with minimal supervision within guidelines.
• Coaching and providing feedback to team members; assist with annual evaluations.
• Apply extensive knowledge of departmental policies to multiple areas.
• Lead in applying new processes and skills.
• Follow SOPs for requisitions, picking, quality checks, packing, receiving and delivery.
• Process requisitions for tissue, implants and supplies.
• Ensure efficient flow from requisition to delivery to customers.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned by management.
• Be self-motivated and team-oriented with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Work fast-paced while meeting distribution goals.
• Cross-train in multiple distribution/logistics areas.
• Use Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Possibility of weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Perform competencies for the assigned unit.

Skills

Strong communication

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

High School Graduate

Some college courses in related field

Lean experience

Healthcare environment experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title Lead Distribution & Logistics Specialist Evenings - Full Time Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: M - F 2pm - 10:30pm Lead Specialist, Distribution and Logistics are responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage and shipment of product at the local level. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transportation, storage, delivery, etc. You will also be responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product request, to the receipt from vendors. The primary areas you will be responsible for performing the above tasks are:

• Store Room
• Point of Use Delivery
• Logistical Operations
• Other areas as assigned

This position will lead up to 6 specialists in one of the above areas within the Distribution & Logistics function. This position reports directly to the Manager, Distribution and Logistics. The role requires experience and demonstrated ability to work across departmental lines to complete tasks in the most efficient manner possible. Exceptional initiative is crucial to this role, strong interpersonal capabilities and the ability to meet productivity and quality requirements will be necessary to ensure that the individual is successful.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Training new employees on company and departmental procedures as appropriate.
• Ensuring that safety, productivity and quality standards are met.
• Coordinating housekeeping and inventory control activities.
• Works with minimal supervision; expected to make decisions in within established guidelines.
• Provides effective coaching and feedback to team members that you are responsible for; works with manager to complete annual evaluation.
• Applies extensive knowledge of departmental policies to complete a wide range of assignments; store room, point of use, logistics and other areas as assigned.
• Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when creating or processing requisitions, picking orders, performing quality checks, sorting and consolidating freight, packing, loading, receiving, put-away, replenishment and the preparing of orders for delivery.
• Responsible for the local processing of requisitions for tissue, implants, consignment and supplies as needed; ensuring that all system guidelines are followed.
• Responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of requisition to the actual delivery of products to a variety of internal and external customers; ensure that the customer has what is needed, when its needed.
• Performs other duties and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team members.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work in a team‑oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Aptitude to work in a fast‑paced environment while meeting established distribution goals and performance standards.
• Responsible for cross‑training in multiple areas of Distribution and Logistics area(s); Store Room, Point of Use and Logistics.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft office products and perform general computer skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime hours as necessary due to business needs.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 3 or more years of related experience in a fast-paced environment; customer service, and distribution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Some college courses in a related field of study.
• 1 or more years of Lean experience.
• 1 or more years of experience in a healthcare environment.

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast and dynamic organization.
• Maintain proficiency for departmental and system training requirements.
• Interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-56920

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.