Supply Chain Supervisor

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor for Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. You will lead a team of 10+ Logistics Specialists, oversee timekeeping in UKG, and coordinate inventory and workflow to meet patient care needs.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with management to optimize daily operations in a fast-paced hospital distribution setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Requires 5–7 years of relevant experience; at least 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• 3+ years warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license preferred.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Some assignments may require obtaining Material Handling Safety Training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to operate manual and motorized material handling equipment.
• Must be capable of standing long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 10+ Logistics Specialists on first shift (6:00am–2:30pm).
• Oversee timekeeping and scheduling in UKG and perform clerical duties.
• Manage inventory with Logistics Specialists IIs and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain orderly work areas and uphold operational standards.
• Implement countermeasures for process breakdowns and monitor service trends.
• Coach, mentor, and cross-train team members; participate in performance evaluations.
• Administer progressive discipline as needed and liaise between employees and management.
• Monitor payroll processing and transportation/freight activity; contribute to policy development.
• Support safety, security, and timely monthly reporting across ISC.
• Promote IU Health values and ensure patient-focused service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Time management

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Supervisor

Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Supply Chain team in the role of Supply Chain Supervisor.

We are seeking an accountable, organized, and people focused supply chain leader to supervise a high functioning team of 10 or more Logistics Specialists during first shift (6am – 2:30pm). The ideal candidate is comfortable holding people accountable, coaching team members through challenges, and maintaining operational standards in a fast paced distribution and logistics environment. Prior supervisory experience is preferred, but what matters most is a genuine readiness to lead

Key Relationships

Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain Regional

Direct reports: Yes – 10+

Shift:Full time, Monday – Friday, onsite (6:00am – 2:30pm)

Location: Indianapolis, IN – Methodist Hospital

The Scope:

This role supervises supply chain operations at Methodist Hospital, including:

• Supervising 10 or more Logistics Specialists
• Managing timekeeping and scheduling in UKG and performing general clerical and administrative duties associated with the role
• Overseeing inventory management and ordering in close collaboration with Logistics Specialist IIs
• Ensuring customer needs are met while maintaining operational efficiencies and orderly, organized work areas
• Implementing countermeasures when process breakdowns occur and tracking trends in service discrepancies
• Coaching, mentoring, and cross training team members and providing input on performance evaluations
• Administering progressive discipline as needed and serving as a liaison between employees and management
• Monitoring, correcting, and processing employee time and payroll
• Assisting in monitoring transportation and freight and providing input on department policy and procedure development
• Maintaining IU Health Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) security and conducting operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Ensuring monthly reporting is provided in a timely and accurate manner

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience; at least 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• 3 plus years warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
• Valid Drivers License for the State of Indiana preferred.
• Requires proven experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Some assignments may be required to obtain Material Handling Safety Training certification within 30 days of hire.
• Some assignments may require the ability to operate manual and motorized material handling equipment.
• Requires long periods of standing and heavy pushing and pulling.
• Requires the continuous ability to: lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist; lift up to 20 pounds from waist to over-the-head; carry up to 25 pounds.

The “DNA” for Success

Accountable Leader:You hold your team to standards. Not because it is required, but because you understand that consistent standards protect the team, the patients, and the mission.

Coach and Mentor:You invest in your people. You reinforce expectations, develop skills, and give feedback that helps team members grow.

Organized and Process Minded:You keep an orderly operation, spot breakdowns before they become problems, and implement countermeasures with calm and clarity.

Operationally Grounded:You understand warehouse and distribution environments, inventory management, and logistics operations.

Values Driven and Coachable:You are someone who leads with integrity, is open to feedback, and genuinely aligns with IU Health's mission and culture.

Flexible and Reliable:On call rotation and weekend coverage are part of this role. You show up when it matters and your team knows they can count on you.

Communicator and Bridge Builder:You translate between your team and leadership effectively, advocate for your people, and keep information flowing clearly in both directions.

Indiana University Health isunlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.