Supply Chain Operations Manager

Ascension; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension’s Waterbury Hospital seeks a Supply Chain Leader to direct inventory, ensure continuity of clinical care, and uphold SOP-driven operations. You will oversee budgets, resource use, and workload allocation while driving data-driven improvements in distribution effectiveness.

The role emphasizes leadership, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration to support patient care across the facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience or Associate/Bachelor with 2 years of cumulative experience or 7 years of applicable experience.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct enterprise-level ordering, tracking, and management of local inventory to guarantee continuity of clinical care.
• Provide rigorous management of SOPs and departmental workflows for accurate, safe, timely distribution.
• Exercise high-level accountability for departmental budgets, resource utilization, and work allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Budget oversight

SOP compliance

Education

High school diploma equivalency

Associate/Bachelor degree

7 years experience

Job description

Department/Specialty: Integrated Participants

• Department/Specialty: Integrated Participants
• Schedule: Full time, | Day shift

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Waterbury, CT
• Facility: Waterbruy Hospital
• Department/Specialty: Integrated Participants
• Schedule: Full time, | Day shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This position resides under The Resource Group, an end-to-end supply chain partner to healthcare organizations across the United States, wholly-owned by Ascension. At The Resource Group, we build strong relationships with provider teams, working alongside them to improve supply chain operations and lower non-payroll expenses, all in support of delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities for this role can be found below:

• Direct the enterprise-level ordering, tracking, and management of local inventory to guarantee the continuity of clinical care through the seamless delivery and stocking of supplies at healthcare facilities.
• Provide rigorous management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental workflows to ensure all distribution activities are executed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner.
• Exercise high-level accountability for departmental budgets, resource utilization, and work allocation to optimize financial performance and ensure the efficient use of organizational capital.
• Lead the analysis of KPIs and supply data to proactively identify operational risks and implement strategic solutions for complex distribution challenges.
• Oversee the integrity of supply and service contracts while ensuring all departmental activities maintain strict adherence to regulatory compliance and vendor access policies.
• Optimize team performance through strategic day-to-day management of associates including hiring, training and onboarding, professional development, and providing coaching and feedback as needed.

Education

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• A Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
• 4 years of professional experience (project management, people management, and/or operations)

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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