Supervisor Supply Chain Logistics

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Purpose

Frontline, department-based; Supervises daily functions of assigned department; Provides clear direction & manages / advances people, processes, structures &/or programs that support direct / indirect care. The leader demonstrates behaviors in alignment with culture & creates / supports comprehensive strategies & measures progress to achieve desired outcomes.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Frontline, department-based; Supervises daily functions of assigned department; Provides clear direction & manages / advances people, processes, structures &/or programs that support direct / indirect care. The leader demonstrates behaviors in alignment with culture & creates / supports comprehensive strategies & measures progress to achieve desired outcomes.

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture

Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus

Responsible for the daily operations & the oversight of staff. Supervisors work in collaboration with department manager to manage staff & department effectively. Participates in & contributes to the performance management/review process. Implements departmental plans & priorities identified by accountable leaders. May participate & recommend in the hiring & selection process. Responds promptly & directly to meet or exceed customers’ needs.

Process Focus

Follows standards of performance & work processes in designated areas. Coordinates staff scheduling & assignment. Reviews & approves administrative functions (time, payroll, expense). Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards.

Communication

Employs effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes, addresses &/or escalates organizational, operational, or team conflicts.

Environment

Performs work in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy manner; self-monitors & initiates corrections & / or seeks guidance when needed. Demonstrates flexibility & self-direction by responding as a team player. Helps to create a positive work environment that promotes productivity. Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others.

Maintains a working knowledge

of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent healthcare Supply Chain experience.
• 1-3 years verifiable, Supply Chain-related experience in a progressive work environment.

Additional Qualifications (nice To Have)

• Previous healthcare Supply Chain experience

Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions

Indirect / Healthcare Support Services

(OSHA: Healthcare support services mean services that facilitate the provision of healthcare services.)

• Rare clinical / patient facing work environment.
• Includes continuous work time indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions; may encounter occasional variable external environmental conditions.
• Includes occasional lifting, up to 30 pounds unassisted, frequent travel & use of computer; Includes continuous sitting & may require rare long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling & pushing.

Direct Healthcare & Indirect / Support Healthcare Services: must be able to:

• Adapt to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations; Attend to tasks until complete, understand & relate to complex ideas & concepts & be able to remember multiple tasks & regimens extending over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects.
• Read small print, frequent ability to hear normal sounds & voice patterns, able to give / receive instructions & other verbal communications in-person & over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned with some background noise.
• Perform frequent manual dexterity activities & occasional grasping/handling.
• Continuous attention to maintain a safe working environment & use of available personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Comply with Trinity Health’s policies & procedures.

KEY:

Average Workday Activity: Occasional (1% - 33%), Frequent (34% - 66%), Continuous (67% - 100%)

CDC GOV 6-hps-key-terms_Direct Patient Care Definition.pdf ‘Direct patient care’ means hands‑on, face‑to‑face contact with patients for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, & monitoring.

Addendum

Supervisor, Specialty

• Responsible for budget & supply chain site leadership of a combination of FTEs, multi‑small site geographic scope, or specialty/procedural area complexity. Examples: OR and Cath lab.
• In‑depth knowledge of ERP & other integrated supply chain systems
• Implements ministry Supply Chain logistics optimization strategies & assures successful implementation leading to improvement in operating margins.
• Partners with Region Leader to champion & implement site inventory management capability.

Supervisor, Logistics

• Responsible for budget & supply chain site leadership of typically less than 15 FTEs & may include multi‑small site geographic scope, but limited Supply Chain procedural area complexity or variability.
• Maintains relationships with clinical leaders & other department leaders.
• Implements ministry supply chain logistics optimization strategies & assures successful implementation leading to improvement in operating margins.
• Partners with Region Leader to champion & implement site inventory management capability.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.