Lead Materials Management Tech - DISTRI SURG SUPPLY

Kettering Health; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus is seeking a Lead Materials Management Tech to coordinate receipt, storage, and distribution of medical supplies and linen across the facility.

You will lead daily inventory activities, train staff, and ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and related standards while supporting patient care and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Required Work Experience: 2–4 years in materials management or inventory.
• Licenses/Certifications: None required.
• Skills include inventory systems, regulatory knowledge, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt, storage, and distribution of medical supplies and linen.
• Lead daily inventory activities and staff training.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
• Provide onboarding and guidance to materials management staff.

Skills

Inventory systems

Materials handling

Organization

Communication

Staff training

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CMRP certification

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full Time | First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Lead Materials Management Tech supports patient care and operational reliability by coordinating the receipt, storage, and distribution of medical supplies and linen throughout the facility. This role leads daily inventory activities, provides guidance and training to materials management staff, and ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma/GED

Required Work Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or inventory control.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• None required.

Skills:

• Proficiency with inventory management systems and materials handling equipment
• strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• effective verbal and written communication
• ability to lead, train, and guide staff
• knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, HIPAA, other regulatory agencies)
• attention to detail
• ability to collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams
• basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, inventory software).

Leadership Capabilities:

• Provides informal guidance and training to materials management staff
• prioritizes daily work assignments within the team
• serves as a resource for troubleshooting and resolving operational issues
• supports onboarding of new team members
• may contribute to peer performance feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Associate degree or coursework in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in a healthcare environment with knowledge of medical supplies and hospital logistics.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) or similar certification.