Supply Chain Operations - Site Supervisor

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Earned wage access

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a senior supply chain leader to manage surgical case cart, central supply, sterile processing, linen services, medical equipment, shipping/receiving, couriers, and mail operations.

You’ll hire, develop, and manage contract and non-contract staff, drive cost control, and partner with hospital managers to ensure service excellence and productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 2 years of experience.
• 3 years experience in non-healthcare supply chain, supervisory role or
• 1 year experience in healthcare supply chain.
• B.S./B.A. in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Nursing, or related field.
• CMRP, APICS, Central Processing Certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day work activities of staff in multiple departments.
• Ensure processes meet customer expectations for cart preparation, sterilization, inventory and mail operations.
• Deliver service and maintain inventory to meet hospital needs; coach and develop staff.
• Coordinate with department leaders to optimize inventory levels and delivery schedules.
• Manage contract and non-contract staff and ensure HR compliance.
• Create a engaged management climate and manage labor/department expenses.
• Contribute to budgeting and provide reports to improve operations.
• Support population-specific care and patient education as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

B.S./B.A. Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Nursing, or related field

CMRP

APICS

Central Processing Certification

Tools

APICS

CPMS/Central Processing Certification

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible to manage day-to-day activities and staff for surgical case cart, central supply, sterile processing of surgical instruments, linen services, medical equipment, shipping & receiving, couriers, and mail operations. Provides strong leadership to contract and non-contract staff in a series of job classes including hiring, staff development, terminations, and resolution of grievances in contract areas. Develops and maintains climate of exceptional customer service with actively engaged team. Interacts with hospital department managers and supervisors to establish service levels and to resolve customer complaints. Responsible for hospital wide distribution, stocking, and management of inventory levels and expiration dates. Accountable for favorable performance of labor and expense costs for designated supply chain departments. Actively participates in department budgeting and goal setting process. Serves as subject matter expert on surgical / medical supplies and equipment. Recommends and implements opportunities for improvements in customer service, cost reductions, operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day work activities of staff performing work in multiple departments. Ensures processes and operations for the following activities meet or exceed customer expectations (preparation of surgical case carts, decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments, management of central stores, distribution, couriers, and management of inventory and durable medical equipment, shipping and receiving, linen distribution and inventory levels, and mail room operations).
• Accountable to deliver service and maintain inventory at appropriate levels to meet hospital’s needs. Responsible to develop and maintain effective team proficiency on tasks in multiple job classes. Seeks out continuous operational improvements to reduce cost and improve customer service levels. Develops staff to build engaged work force though coaching, mentoring, and teaching. Schedules shifts and adjusts staffing to accommodate workload.
• Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Coordinates with departmental directors and managers to establish and maintain optimal inventory levels and delivery schedules. Provides exceptional customer service to entire hospital by effectively responding to and resolving customer requests and complaints. Responds to customers in timely and professional manner.
• Ensures inventory and service levels meet or exceed customer needs. Works closely with departments, staff, and outside vendors to coordinate support to hospital. Offers recommendations for improvements and cost reductions.
• Responsible for management for contract and non-contract staff. Works closely with human resources department to ensure compliance with Fairview policies and procedures. Conducts interviews, hires, transfers, terminates staff, and resolves grievances as necessary. Conducts employee performance appraisals including timely recognition and disciplinary actions.
• Create and maintain an effective management climate that insures all employees are actively “engaged” in the execution of the materials mission, are participating in the improvement process, and are appropriately challenged in the execution of their daily activities.
• Accountable for the financial performance relating to labor and department expenses. Creates, maintains, and presents management and financial reports to reduce cost and improve operations. Participates in department budgeting process. Implements and supports corporate and site initiatives.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served.
• Partners with patient/caregiver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on an assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or 2 years of experience
• 3 years experience in non-healthcare supply chain, supervisory role or
• 1 year experience in healthcare supply chain

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Nursing, or related field
• 3 years supervisory experience in healthcare union environment
• CMRP
• APICS
• Central Processing Certification

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within thisrange may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience,and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If yourrole is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status